Surf forecast: Anglet.
Anglet sits between Biarritz and Bayonne, and its long run of beaches — Chambre d'Amour, the VVF beaches, Sables d'Or — offer a more moderate, spread-out alternative to Biarritz's busier town beaches, with enough length that a decent peak is usually findable somewhere along the sand.
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How it works here
An open beach-break system facing the same Bay of Biscay swell as Biarritz next door, generally a step calmer than the Landes coast further south (Hossegor, Seignosse). La Barre, near the mouth of the Adour river at the southern end, can pick up more size and power than the more sheltered central beaches.
- Bottom
- Sand.
Best season
Rideable year-round; autumn through spring brings the biggest Atlantic groundswell, summer is smaller and warmer, with the long beach giving room to spread out even in the holiday season.
Conditions by level
The central beaches (Chambre d'Amour, the VVF stretch) are generally more approachable than La Barre, and several local schools (Anglet Surf Club, Madrague Surf School) teach along this run.
Enough length and variety along Anglet's beaches to find a workable peak most days, without the crowd pressure of central Biarritz.
La Barre, at the river mouth, can hold real size on a bigger swell — a step up from the calmer central beaches.
Watch out for
- La Barre's currents near the river mouth jetty — know which beach you're on.
- Cold Atlantic water outside summer, as along the whole Basque/Landes coast.
- The beach is long — check conditions at your actual spot rather than assuming one report covers the whole run.
Getting there
Between Biarritz and Bayonne, both a short drive away; Biarritz airport is the nearest with international connections.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anglet good for beginners?
The central beaches (Chambre d'Amour, the VVF stretch) generally are — more moderate than the Landes coast further south, with local schools teaching regularly along this run.
What is La Barre in Anglet?
The beach at the southern end of Anglet, near the mouth of the Adour river, which can pick up more size and power than the calmer central beaches — a step up for more experienced surfers.