Overview
La Corniche is a left-hand reef break that peels over boulders along the coast east of Bizerte. When a swell is running, the drive out from Bizerte reveals a string of sectiony lefthanders breaking right beside the coastal road, so it pays to scan the coast rather than settle on the first peak you see.
When It Works
The reef draws swell from northwest to northeast (NW-NE), with a northwest (NW) swell the best match. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft, enough push to get the lefts running without overwhelming the boulder reef.
Wind and Tide
Look for a west (W) offshore wind to groom the faces. The reef can work through low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is an expert-level wave, best suited to surfers comfortable riding a boulder-bottomed reef. You will most likely have it to yourself, and the unmarked gravel roads nearby open up even more secluded lefts. The juicy left at Pointe du Daouli, next to the 'El Bistro' restaurant, is well worth a look.
Access
From Bizerte, follow the coastal road east toward La Corniche; crossing the canal takes about 20 minutes, after which the landscape shifts and a vast forest begins. Unmarked gravel roads branching off the route offer still more potential for seclusion.
