Surf Seignosse

Surfing in France conjures up images of late evening surf sessions as the sun sets over the bay of Biscay, long, lazy lunches and board short summer surfing. A surfing holiday in France is a must for any budding surfer. A short drive or fly from northern Europe and miles upon miles of beach break waves await the intrepid explorer.

Surfing in Europe originated in the surfing hub of South West France in the 1970's, predominantly at the Grande Plage in Biarritz. From here surfing spread across Europe, as board shapers started to pop up along the coast, making surfing more accessible to the local people.

The 230km of coastline called the Cote d'Argent is the longest uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach in the whole of Europe. It is here that a deep, offshore canyon juts out to sea. This deep water channel enables waves to arrive at the beaches of Seignosse, Hossegor and Capbreton with more power and consistency than normal.

This is a great place for every standard of surfer from learner to advanced to experience quality surf.

Itinerary / Highlights

The south west beach breaks of France can produce some of Europe's best waves, with the autumn, winter and spring seasons receiving the most powerful & consistent swell. However it is the summer months when warm, bath like water blends with fun smaller swells to equate to long summer surf days where it is possible to surf from 5.30am till 11.30pm everyday!

The quality of the sand banks is down to the unusual formations called "baines" - circular lagoons of sand in the line up, created by currents refracting and eddying off the coast.

Due to the long sandy beach, consistent swell it is advisable to keep checking the waves. What an be nothing more than a dribble in the morning can soon turn into world class waves by the afternoon. It pays to be on top of the surf during the summer months.

More advanced surfers will choose to come to France during the months of March, April, May and September, October and November. the classic months for France, Spain and Portugal when a more active Atlantic is producing stronger swells.

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Accommodation Details

Your accommodation in Seignosse, France is in a stunning 300 year old farmhouse beautifully renovated with the surfer in mind. The farmhouse has four rooms, sleeping one to four people in each, all rooms are air conditioned with private bathrooms.

Accompanying the shared rooms within the farmhouse is a small bungalow perfect for couples. This bungalow has one double room and it's own private bathroom.

The communal areas like the kitchen, video corner, pool table, and the warm hydro-massage pool can be used anytime, by all guests.

After a good day at the beach you can enjoy “après surf” with a beer, lemonade or a glass of Bordeaux on the large wooden terrace, in the spa or organise a BBQ under the oak trees.

We also have a selection of bicycles, canoes, and even a rowing boat for you to discover the lakes and forest of the neighbouring Landes region.