Seignosse - Les Bourdaines
Beach break · Landes · Beginner → Advanced
Bourdaines surf today
Forecast for Friday 16 October
Intermediate : Too big for your level. Don't mess with that.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Beginner —
- Intermediate —
- Advanced 64
- Waves 2.3 m · 13 s period
- Wind NW 9 km/h (gusts 24 km/h)
- Tides: ▽ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▽ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
About this spot
World-renowned spot and WSL stop. Limited parking but regularly excellent sandbars with world-class waves. Best at low to mid tide on a W/NW swell. One of the most powerful beach breaks in France.
Spot photos
Bourdaines in detail
When to surf here
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Beginner → Advanced
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Access & landmarks
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Safety
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Frequently asked about Bourdaines
Is Bourdaines suitable for beginners?
Bourdaines 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.
What wind is ideal for Bourdaines?
The ideal wind at Bourdaines comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Bourdaines?
Around Bourdaines, you can also check conditions at Hossegor Nord, Estagnots, La Gravière. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.