Les Estagnots
Southwest France Surf Spots
Surf Guide
This stretch of beach has an excellent reputation for producing quality, consistent banks. Can produce long walls at low and hollow, fast waves at high when the shorebreak can be punishing, especially when the size picks up. Can handle a bit more swell than the breaks just to the north.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Can be a challenging spot, especially in bigger swells. Not for beginners.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Popular spot, nearly always crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
A quality, often powerful beach break that handles a little more swell than its Seignosse cousins to the north.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
The rip can become a travelator as the size picks up.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Good, but suffers after heavy rains.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W
Wind
E, ESE
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead
Tide
Works on all tides.