Anglet, with its 4.5km-beaches, marks the end of the “Landes” sandy beaches and the beginning of the Atlantic Pyrenees rocky coast. This natural landscape is visited by different types of people: sun lovers to fishermen, and not forgetting the surfers, Anglet is well known throughout the world for its waves! Most of the beaches lead on to park areas, giving a magnificent overview.
Surfing spots in Anglet
The waves!
Petite Chambre d'Amour surf spot
Surfing is widely practiced due to the protection of the cliff against the southerly wind. It also acts as a natural breakwater with the waves often being smaller than in the north of Anglet. Take note that some rocks stand out the sand at the northern edge of the beach.
CLUB Surf spot
The Anglet Surf Club – the most important surf club in France – is based at this beach.
The numerous surfers there appreciate the spot whatever the tide. Competitions such as the unique “Night Surfing Festival” are organized there.
Sables d'Or SURF SPOT
This beach offers a busy surfing area. It is best at low tide as high tide covers the entire beach and creates a substantial backwash.
Marinella SURF SPOT
Marinella is a relatively easy spot and is visited by numerous surfers.
The proximity of the Youth Hostel makes it a meeting place not to be missed for visiting surfers.
Corsaires SURF SPOT
The Corsaires spot is, like its neighbour, Marinella, protected by long rocky groynes. These “sea walls” help different sand banks to form and offer good waves.
petite Madrague SURF SPOT
The Petite Madrague is a spot with several good sand banks. A fashionable beach that also attracts the surfers and its numerous crests allow its popularity to be extended.
Madrague SURF SPOT
The Madrague is a spot with several good sand banks. A fashionable beach that also attracts the surfers and its numerous crests allow its popularity to be extended.
OcEan SURF SPOT
The Ocean and the Dunes form the same beach break. It is quite common to park one’s car in one of the beach parking areas and to finish in the waves on the other beach. Its tubular crests, comparable to those of its more publicized sister – the Cavaliers – are often less visited.
Dunes SURF SPOT
The Ocean and the Dunes form the same beach break. It is quite common to park one’s car in one of the beach parking areas and to finish in the waves on the other beach. Its tubular crests, comparable to those of its more publicized sister – the Cavaliers – are often less visited.
Cavaliers SURF SPOT
When a visitor speaks about the places at Anglet, Cavaliers beach is quoted as a reference. In fact, its tubular waves and also the number of professional competitions have made it a world wide known place. This is a more local place than the other Anglet beaches, but the number of crests and the “savoir-vivre” overcomes any problems for the visiting surfers.
La Barre SURF SPOT
Ever since the first Surfing World Championships were held in 1968, this small beach is a world-famous place. Today, the waves are not so present due to the breakwaters that surround it and make it a protected spot on days with strong swells.