Beach break · Pas-de-Calais · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : The wind wrecked it. Not today.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Spot south of Boulogne. More consistent waves than Wimereux thanks to better sand banks. Works on NW swell. Cliff-backed beach with a scenic backdrop. A solid alternative to Audresselles.
Best from September to March, when large Atlantic depressions send a swell into the Channel.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Équihen usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Équihen 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 Équihen comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Équihen, you can also check conditions at Hardelot, Wimereux, Audresselles. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.