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St Ouen's Bay

A sweep of sand 5 miles long on the island's wild west coast, Jersey's surfing beach.

Photo: Man vyi · Public domain
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Address
La Grande Route des Mielles, St Ouen's Bay, JerseyDirections
Getting There
About 25 minutes by bus or car west of St Helier.

Why Go

Atlantic waves roll in along the whole west coast, with surf schools at Le Braye. Behind the beach lie dunes and a nature reserve, and concrete German bunkers still line the sea wall.

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