La Mare

📍 Local Knowledge

La Mare in Jersey is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that offers its most consistent surfing opportunities during the autumn and winter months, while the summer is typically flat. It performs best when a strong west or northwest swell combines with offshore winds from the east or southeast. Most of the waves arrive in the form of grounded Atlantic swells, producing a variety of left and right-hand peaks across the sandy shoreline and rocky outcrops that can become quite punchy when a solid swell is running. The surf is notably versatile and remains rideable at all stages of the tide, though it often provides the cleanest faces on a rising mid-tide. While it is a popular spot along the St. Ouen’s Bay stretch, the expansive shoreline usually allows for a manageable lineup even when the conditions are optimal. Surfers should exercise caution and stay alert for hazards such as strong lateral currents and the significant tidal range of the Channel Islands. The best conditions reported for surf at La Mare occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-southeast.