Beach break / jetée · Landes · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : It's good right now. Get in. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Works when Hossegor maxes out. There's always some white water at the edges for surf schools and beginners. The channel protects from the worst of the swell. Consistent refuge spot.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Spot next to a jetty or breakwater. Stay away from structures, especially during big swell.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Santocha is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Santocha comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Santocha, you can also check conditions at Hossegor Sud, Le Prévent, La Piste. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.