Crocs / Roches Diables
Versatile beach break, ideal fallback spot for fun sessions.
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Overview
Crocs (Roches Diables) is a versatile beach break that offers fun peaks in various conditions. It is often used as a fallback when other spots are too big or crowded and is well suited to beginners and intermediates.
Quick Information
Distance from Camp
Around 5–10 minutes by car
Break Type
Beach break
Best Tide
Mid tide
Crowd Level
Variable, usually manageable
Best Time
Mid tide, especially mornings
Wave Conditions
Wave Size
1–5 feet
Wave Type
Soft to punchy beach-break waves
Wind Conditions
Best with light or offshore winds
Season
Surfable year-round, best with winter swells
What Makes This Spot Special
- •Multiple peaks along the beach
- •Good option in a range of swell sizes
- •Suited to lessons and practice sessions
- •Sandy bottom with some scattered rocks
- •Less intense than the main point breaks
Local Insights
Often chosen by instructors when other spots are too big
Good practice wave without the pressure of a famous point
Easy to spend a full session just drifting between peaks
Pro Tips
- 1.Walk to find a peak that matches your level
- 2.Great place to work on pop-ups and basic turns
- 3.Check where currents form on bigger days
- 4.Use a slightly larger board for easier wave count
- 5.Perfect training ground before trying heavier reefs
Important Warnings
- Can become rippy on bigger swells
- Watch for scattered rocks at very low tide
Recommended Equipment
For the best experience at Crocs / Roches Diables, we recommend bringing:
- •Soft-tops
- •Funboards
- •Shortboards
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