La Penon Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W
Wind
E
Surf Height
Waist high to head and a half.
Tide
Works through the range.
La Penon Surf Guide
Can be home to some quality banks and peeling lefts and rights all along this stretch of sand. When the whole of Hossegor is going off, this can be one of the least busy (but still super popular) spots. Fun peaks working best in small to medium swells - the rips can be unruly when it picks up. Fun little skatepark plus cafes etc.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Can get unwieldy in larger swells where experience pays off.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can often be less busy than the big name Hossegor spots but still draws a crowd.
Spot Rating
Fun
Quality beachbreak, best in smaller swells with fun peaks and long walls.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The rip picks up with the size.
Water Quality
Clean
Good, but suffers after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rips when big, some car crime.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Large car park behind the dunes.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
September - November.
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