Beach break · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Large sheltered bay that occasionally produces a decent peak — best at high tide south of the Casino and north towards the Spanish border. Family spot and beginner-friendly. Works on a very big W swell.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
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.
Hendaye is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Hendaye comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Hendaye, you can also check conditions at Hondarribia, Belharra, Ciboure. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.