France
Basque Country
All levels
Beach break
Surfing Anglet: Complete Guide
Anglet stretches for 4 km between Biarritz and the Adour rivermouth, with eleven distinct beach-break peaks. Each beach has slightly different conditions, so locals shuffle up and down the coast hunting the best sandbar of the day.
Wave type
Beach break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
September – October
Swell
W – NW
Wind
Offshore E
Water temp
13–22°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Anglet?
Cheaper accommodation than neighbouring Biarritz, better waves on most days, full surf-camp scene.
Beginner-friendly?
Plage des Sables d'Or and Plage de la Chambre d'Amour are the gentlest options.
Hazards & local knowledge
Strong currents at La Madrague, big shore-pound at high tide.
Nearby towns
Biarritz • Bayonne • Bidart
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