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)
Long, easy beach ideal for beginners, with lefts and rights depending on the sand banks. A prestigious resort with a relaxed surf vibe. Best on a NW swell at all tides.
Best from September to March, when large Atlantic depressions send a swell into the Channel.
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.
Le Touquet 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.
Le Touquet 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 Le Touquet comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Le Touquet, you can also check conditions at Stella, Hardelot, Berck. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.