The Mecca of European surfing. From the endless beaches of the Landes to the elegant reefs of the Basque Country, France offers world-class beach breaks that, on the right days, are a match for Hawaii.
The French Atlantic coast, particularly the Landes and the Basque Country, is the epicentre of European surfing. Here the beach breaks are not simple beaches, but world-class barrel machines. With a deep surf culture, endless pine forests and a gastronomy that makes every post-session unforgettable, France offers a perfect mix of performance and lifestyle, with a particular focus on the Landes and the French Basque Country.
17° C
Average water temperature
€45 - 80
Average daily cost
250+
Surf days per year
Four good reasons to choose France as your next surf destination.
Hossegor and Capbreton offer tubes over a sandbank that are a global reference. If you want to test your barrel skills, this is the place.
From croissant breakfasts to 'Plateau de fruits de mer', post-surf in France is unbeatable. Biarritz combines historic elegance with a surfer soul.
You can load your board in a car from Italy or fly to Bordeaux/Biarritz. It's the perfect destination for a road trip along the Atlantic coast.
Within a few kilometres you go from the challenging beach breaks of the Landes to the long, gentle waves of the Basque Country, suitable even for beginners.
Hossegor and Capbreton offer tubes over a sandbank that are a global reference. If you want to test your barrel skills, this is the place.
From croissant breakfasts to 'Plateau de fruits de mer', post-surf in France is unbeatable. Biarritz combines historic elegance with a surfer soul.
You can load your board in a car from Italy or fly to Bordeaux/Biarritz. It's the perfect destination for a road trip along the Atlantic coast.
Within a few kilometres you go from the challenging beach breaks of the Landes to the long, gentle waves of the Basque Country, suitable even for beginners.
From reef to point breaks, to the beaches with the best sandbars in the area.
From reef to point breaks, to the beaches with the best sandbars in the area.
