// Capbreton · Hossegor · Seignosse

The Spots

Every beach has its own character, history, conditions. Here's how to know where to put your board down depending on the day.

The south of the Landes holds some of the best surf spots in Europe, a privilege Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse largely owe to the Gouf de Capbreton, the submarine canyon that shapes the swell long before it reaches the sand. Three towns, dozens of beaches, a different mood depending on where you lay your towel. Board Garage delivers a rental board suited to your plans, straight to wherever you're surfing.
// Capbreton

Capbreton is the most versatile base in the area. The Gouf de Capbreton acts as a natural breakwater, making the town less sensitive to big swells than its neighbours, ideal for finding a surfable wave almost every day. From Capbreton's central beach down to the VVF/Océanides, there's a spot for every level or mood.

Le Prévent beach, Capbreton
Le Prévent
Between la Centrale and the Santocha. Capbreton's sheltered spot, where everyone can find their wave.
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 Santocha beach, Capbreton
Santocha
The spot that lent its name to Capbreton's oldest surf club, over a sand bottom since 1975.
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 Left-right peak at La Piste, Capbreton
La Piste
Between the VVF/Océanides and the Santocha. Standing among the bunkers is quite something.
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 VVF/Océanides beach, Capbreton
VVF/Océanides
One of the wildest beaches in Capbreton, right at the southern end of town.
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// Hossegor

Hossegor carries the worldwide reputation of Landes surfing, driven by spots like La Nord and La Gravière, known to professional surfers everywhere. Powerful waves, sometimes downright intimidating, reserved for those who already know what they're doing, unless you head to La Sud, a much easier spot that can work as a fallback when the swell gets big.

Powerful wave at La Nord, Hossegor
La Nord
The most impressive wave in Hossegor, along with La Gravière. Reserved for those who know what they're doing.
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 Waves at Culs Nus, Hossegor
Culs Nus
Well north of Hossegor's central beach, away from the heart of the resort.
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// Seignosse

Seignosse lines up several kilometres of west-facing beach, with waves that generally run longer and more accessible than Hossegor's. The perfect playground to progress on a longboard or a mid-length, without the pressure of the more committing spots.

Beach access at Estagnots, Seignosse
Estagnots
Seignosse's best-known beach, right on the Hossegor border. Around here, everyone just calls it "les Esta".
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 Waves at Bourdaines, Seignosse
Bourdaines
A little off the center of Seignosse, tucked into the dunes. A favourite among connoisseurs.
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 Agréou beach, Seignosse
L'Agréou
The north end of Le Penon, where the built-up part of Seignosse Plage ends.
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