Surf spots in France
Discover below the surf spots in France for which an online surf guide is available. Underneath, you’ll find the Surf spot Wizard for France where you can discover our 66 favorite surf spots, including the type of spot, the suitable skill level, and when it typically works best.
Below the wizard, you can find all surf spots with description.
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Find Your Surf Spot in France
Filter by region, level, spot type and longboard-friendliness — from Normandy to the Basque Country. The pins on the map update instantly.
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France surf map
Click a pin for facing, swell, wind (offshore is best) and a quick description.
France surf regions: where to go
Explore France coast-by-coast — from rugged Brittany to the Basque Country. Open a card to reveal each location’s highlights, including typical swell directions and common offshore winds.
Normandy
A quiet, underrated corner of France with cliff-backed points and punchy beach peaks when the Atlantic shows up.
Best for explorers who like space, scenery and short surf missions.
Étretat
1 spotA scenic left-hand point framed by chalk cliffs — a bucket-list lineup when conditions align.
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Étretat
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Yport
1 spotA quieter neighboring point with similar swell needs — ideal if you want space and a mellow session.
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Yport
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Le Rozel
1 spotA versatile Cotentin beach that can pick up more energy than nearby spots — multiple peaks and room to spread out.
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Le Rozel
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Siouville-Hague
1 spotNormandy’s go-to surf beach: accessible, reliable and supported by surf schools and rentals.
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Siouville
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Wimereux
1 spotA northern reef that needs proper N/NW swell. A specialty wave — best for confident surfers only.
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Wimereux Reef
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
North Brittany
Raw, rocky and surprisingly consistent. Expect reefs, bays and plenty of exposed coastline that can work even outside winter.
Bring a good wetsuit — the vibe is wild and rewarding.
Camaret-sur-Mer
2 spotsTwo contrasting options on Crozon: a sheltered learner-friendly bay and a more exposed, powerful beach on the right swell.
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Kerloc’h
Plage de Pen-Hat
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Crozon
2 spotsIconic exposed beaches with options for most levels — from mellow progression waves to powerful peaks.
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La Palue
Goulien
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Kerlouan
1 spotGranite-lined beach peaks with playful wedges on the right tide. Fun and photogenic.
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Boutrouilles
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Locmaria-Plouzané
1 spotA compact reef in a small bay near Brest — quality when it’s on, but limited space in the lineup.
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Plage de Porsmilin
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Locquirec
1 spotFast, hollow walls over a sandy reef — a local favorite when the swell angle lines up.
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Pors Ar Villec
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Perros-Guirec
1 spotA flexible setup that handles different swell sizes — can barrel on the right day.
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Perros-Guirec (Trestraou)
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Plouzané
1 spotHollow beach peaks near the lighthouse — a high-energy wave with weekend crowds.
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Le Petit Minou
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Pléhérel-Plage
1 spotMultiple options near Cap Fréhel’s dramatic cliffs. Avoid very low tide.
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Cap Fréhel
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Santec
1 spotA long sandy beach with mellow peaks — great for longboards and learners, but can still turn on.
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Dossen
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
South Brittany
Brittany’s surf core: a mix of famous beaches and quieter corners with waves for most levels (and plenty of wind angles).
Great if you want variety without the big south-west crowds.
Plomeur
1 spotBrittany’s headline spot: exposed, accessible, and packed with peaks — can be busy when it’s good.
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La Torche
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Plogoff
2 spotsCold-water drama near Pointe du Raz: a big bay plus a quieter alternative nearby — both can deliver serious sessions.
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Baie des Trépassés
Gwendrez
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Douarnenez
1 spotA sheltered, longboard-friendly beach with easy access — perfect for relaxed sessions and families.
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Plage du Ris
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Penmarc’h
1 spotA calmer option close to La Torche — often a smarter call for beginners and kids.
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Pors Carn
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Pouldreuzic
1 spotA well-serviced spot with a friendly vibe — fun peaks and easy logistics right by the beach.
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Penhors
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Primelin
1 spotWhite sand, clear water, and punchy waves — can throw serious shorebreak on the wrong tide.
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Saint Tugen
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Quiberon
1 spotA long peninsula with multiple setups — powerful on the exposed side, more approachable alternatives nearby.
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Quiberon
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Saint-Jean-Trolimon
1 spotA quieter stretch that often works on smaller swells — great for mellow days and SUP-friendly sessions.
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Tronoën
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Vendée
Classic French holiday coastline with friendly beach breaks and a few sharper point options — easy for families and road-trippers.
A relaxed base for mixed abilities and mellow sessions.
La Tranche-sur-Mer
4 spotsA classic holiday base with multiple surf options — from mellow peaks to sharper points depending on wind and tide.
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La Terrière
La Tranche sur Mer
Le Phare du Groin du Cou
L’Embarcadère
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Brétignolles-sur-Mer
2 spotsTwo very different waves: a rocky point for experienced surfers and a friendlier beach zone for progression.
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La Sauzaie
Les Dunes
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Longeville-sur-Mer
2 spotsFrom punchy A-frames to mellower alternatives — a solid mixed-ability stop on a road trip.
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Bud Bud
Les Conches
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Olonne-sur-Mer
1 spotA wide, consistent beach backed by pine forest — easy sessions and plenty of space.
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Sauveterre
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Jard-sur-Mer
1 spotA quieter village wave with a beach/reef mix — best on mid to high tide for a more controlled session.
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Jard sur Mer
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Charente-Maritime
Islands, oyster huts and playful surf windows. Often softer and approachable — ideal for cruisy trips and progression.
Great for summer vibes and beginner-friendly lines.
La Tremblade
1 spotA wild stretch with power and currents — a great call for confident surfers who like open-ocean energy.
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La Côte Sauvage
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Île de Ré
1 spotAn island classic with softer, more approachable surf — popular for relaxed progression.
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Bud Bud (Île de Ré)
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Île d’Oléron
1 spotA wide, friendly beach with surf schools in summer — ideal for easy, consistent sessions.
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Saint-Denis d’Oléron
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Gironde
Long, open Atlantic beaches near Bordeaux. Sandbars shift daily, but there’s almost always a peak somewhere along the coast.
Reliable surf missions with forest, lakes and space to breathe.
Lacanau
1 spotA classic French surf town near Bordeaux — lively in summer, consistent year-round when the sandbars behave.
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Lacanau
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Carcans
1 spotReliable peaks with a laid-back vibe — plus lakes nearby for non-surf days.
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Carcans
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Hourtin
1 spotOften a touch more exposed and less crowded — great if you want space and a bit more punch.
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Hourtin Plage
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Le Porge
1 spotWild coastline and room to roam — ideal for quiet sessions and off-grid beach days.
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Le Porge
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Lège-Cap-Ferret
1 spotPunchy beach peaks with a distinct local vibe — plus bike lanes, oyster shacks and sunsets for days.
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Cap Ferret
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Vendays-Montalivet
1 spotA long beach with multiple shifting peaks — a fun stop with markets, rentals and easy access.
Spot details
Montalivet
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Les Landes
Europe’s most consistent stretch of surf. From easy learners’ peaks to legendary barrels — the sandbars here can be next level.
If you want ‘proper’ Atlantic power, this is your region.
Hossegor
2 spotsThe epicenter: from approachable peaks to legendary sandbar barrels. Choose your zone carefully.
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Hossegor
La Gravière
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Seignosse
1 spotSuper consistent peaks just north of Hossegor — from user-friendly to powerful depending on sandbars and tide.
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Seignosse
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Capbreton
1 spotHarbor-adjacent options that can offer slightly different wind/tide windows — handy when conditions shift.
Spot details
Capbreton - Le Prévent
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Biscarrosse
1 spotFast peaks, pine forests and lakes nearby — a great base for mixed surf + outdoors.
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Biscarrosse
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Mimizan
1 spotFriendly beaches with surf schools and a classic surf-town feel — ideal for learners and cruisy days.
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Mimizan
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Moliets-et-Maa
1 spotPlayful peaks that can get punchy — forest + dunes + surf-camp energy, with occasional clean barrels.
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Moliets
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Messanges
1 spotQuality A-frames hidden behind the dunes — best when you time the tide right.
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Messanges
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains
1 spotFast peaks that often improve on a pushing tide — a nice base for surf + chill days.
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Vieux Boucau
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Lit-et-Mixe
1 spotA quiet beach with space and a surf school nearby — go early before the wind swings.
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Cap de l’Homy
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Saint-Julien-en-Born
1 spotA relaxed beach near the lighthouse — often less crowded than the big-name spots further south.
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Contis Plage
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Labenne
1 spotA family-friendly beach with surf schools and campsites — reliable windows on many swells and tides.
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Labenne-Océan
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Basque Country
Culture, food, reefs and iconic towns. A high-character coastline with everything from longboard peelers to heavy-water classics.
Surf + travel perfection — especially for a multi-stop road trip.
Biarritz
2 spotsA surf-capital classic: longboard-friendly lines plus iconic beach peaks — all with great food and culture nearby.
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Biarritz - Côte des Basques
Biarritz - Grande Plage
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Bidart
2 spotsTwo strong options with fewer crowds than Biarritz — great scenery and consistent surf windows.
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Bidart - Plage Centrale
Erretegia
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Guéthary
2 spotsA stylish surf village with serious reef options — from fun walls to big-wave reputation when it fires.
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Cenitz
Parlementia
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
2 spotsA mix of iconic reef lines and sheltered options — excellent if you want both quality and flexibility.
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Lafiténia
Sainte Barbe Inside
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Anglet
1 spotA lineup of beach peaks with a city edge — great sunsets, easy access and lots of surf infrastructure.
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Anglet - Les Cavaliers
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.
Hendaye
1 spotThe Basque beginner classic: softer rollers, plenty of room and a forgiving setup — perfect for progression.
Spot details
Hendaye
Note: wind directions listed are typical offshore winds for that spot. Always double-check timing, tide and local safety.