Intermediate Surf Spots in France
4 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in France: Les Cavaliers, Lafitenia, Lacanau and Les Estagnots.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 3
- Point breaks
- 1
The intermediate breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Les Cavaliers
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to November (autumn)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Lafitenia
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to November (autumn)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Lacanau
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to November (autumn)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Les Estagnots
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to November (autumn)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Other levels in France
Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in France?
4 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in France: Les Cavaliers, Lafitenia, Lacanau and Les Estagnots.
When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf France?
The intermediate-rated breaks we map in France are mostly at their best in September to November.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in France?
Of the 4 intermediate breaks we map in France, 3 are beach breaks and 1 is a point break.