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Mimizan Plage This photo of Mimizan could be any beach along the coast between Biscarrosse and Biarritz. Large beach carpark, surf school, no shade. |
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Messanges
Just north of Vieux Bocau, you reach it by going to the village and finding the road marked to the beach. just a short walk up over the dune - tarmeced - to the beach. The beach is also a naturalist beach. Park your car under the pine trees. |
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Vieux Bocau Many accesses to the beach at this resort/town. Main beach has a large carpark and beach access up and over the dune. Surf School present! and beach cafe. Photo was taken on a day when the waves were low and the surfers were bored and had to think up their own entertainment. |
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Hossegor Probably the main surfing area, several beaches including the most famous for surfers, Estagnots. Estagnots has a carpark, easy access to the beach, nearby cafe, restaurants and toilets. Hossegor Plage is abit more built up, more local facilities. |
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Media Frenzy at Estagnots during the 2002 QuickSilver Pro France Surf Competition |
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Biarritz The place to be if you are rich and famous. Biarritz has 2 good surfing beaches, one in the town, the other just outside. Park in carparks (pay). Hang out with the posers! |
Expect to be able to hire equipment from the local surf school, which can be picked to suit your experience and size.
2-hour lessons are the norm, expect to pay around 30 EUR, and don’t worry if you’re amongst a group – it’s fun to share the experience. Usually the price will include equipment.
Many clubs even offer ‘tandem surfing’ with the teacher joining you on your board until you get the hang of it. Check the standard of the instructor’s English before booking and also look out for FFS accreditation.
The Surf Schools below have been used by our clients
MONTALIVET
LES BAINS
Montalivet
Tourist Office
LACANAU
Lacanau Surf Club
Lacanau Kite-surfing
Club
Lacanau Wake-boarding
Club
