Hendaye Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Medium to big NW swells.
Wind
S
Surf Height
Knee to head high.
Tide
Works through the tides.
Hendaye Surf Guide
In heavy winter swells, when the rest of the coast is maxing out, this long, sheltered flat stretch of beach can often yield results. The mellow waves mean it can also be a super fun spot for beginners, a fact not lost on the numerous surf schools here. The most consistent banks can be found at the western edge by the jetty 'Sokoburu' - for mellow loggable rides and 'Le Casino' - in front of the tourist office in the middle of the bay. Les Deux Jumeaux - named for the twin rocks rising at the eastern edge, has a patch of reef that can help to groom fun rights when enough swell filters in.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
its a beginners paradise, and a port in a storm for all comers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow like the waves here.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Super popular with surf school and in big storms can sometimes be the only spot working, so gets swamped.
Spot Rating
Poor
A sheltered spot that can be a haven when the rest of the coast is closing out in big storms, and mellow beachie fun for beginners when small.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Never big, never heavy.
Water Quality
Clean
Good, but can get iffy after heavy rain.
Hazards
Crowds, bailed beginner boards.
Bring Your
Funboard, Longboard, SUP
Access
There's pay parking along the seafront - can get very busy in the summer and when its on.
Bottom
Sandbanks with some rocks at eastern edge.
Best Season
It only really gets going in big swells that hit October - March.
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