Anse du Brick

Anse du Brick is a sheltered cove beach break near Fermanville that throws both left and right-hand waves over a mix of sandy bottom and patches of uneven reef. Southwest swell lines up the bay most effectively, though it will accept bigger northwest swells. Wave heights typically range from small 0.6-meter days to overhead conditions around 2.4 meters, with rising tide generally producing the best shape and a south wind holding up the face. The site works on all tidal stages but favors the slack water period as the 6-meter tidal range in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel approaches.

The Cotentin Peninsula has hosted consistent recreational surfing since the 1970s, with the broader region developing club structures and community through the Cotentin Surf Club (established 2000), though no specific competition history or notable individual surfers are documented at Anse du Brick itself. The bay's exposure and consistent swell access has kept it a frequented stop for intermediate and advanced surfers seeking shelter when larger neighboring breaks close out.

Plage de l'Anse du Brick is a straightforward 12-kilometer drive east from Cherbourg near the small village of Fermanville. The 200-meter sandy beach is directly accessible by car with free parking and picnic areas nearby, and a campground adjoins the site. The bay is tucked beneath cliffs, which provide some exposure to northwest gales and create occasional rockfall hazards in certain sections.