HOSSEGOR Surf House, Camp & School,
Aquitaine | Hossegor | France.

The Surf House | The Surf | The Packages | Aquitaine | The Trip

Extending in the southwestern corner of France, from Bordeaux to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border, Aquitaine enjoys superb surfing conditions along its 160 miles of Atlantic Ocean coast. On the southern reaches of the Silver Coast, Hossegor is Europe’s surf Mecca and a world famous spot annual venue of the WCT Quiksilver Pro, while a short drive further south on the Basque Coast lies Biarritz, a reputed 19th century seaside resort and cradle of surf in Europe.

At the heart of this legendary surf region, Hossegor has what is arguably Europe’s most consistent waves. Right on Hossegor Golf Club’s fairways, Hossegor Surf House offers the perfect surf retreat in town, with a genuine surfing lifestyle that welcomes beginners and seasoned traveling surfers alike. Surf options at the house range form bed & breakfast to inclusive surfcamps with lessons for beginners and surf guiding and coaching at the highest level for the experienced surfer. 

The Surf House

Between lake and ocean, the Surf House is situated on the Golf Course of Hossegor and within walking distance of the the town centre, its bars and surf shops. Created by surfers for surfers, the Surf House offers a perfect retreat for both the new and seasoned traveling surfers.

The Surf House has a spacious living room opening out to a wooden terrace with hammocks and a games room overlooking the golf course. On nice summer evenings, BBQ are organized on the terrace surrounded by tall pine trees. The living room has large comfortable sofas, a flat screen TV with satellite channels and a chillout corner with music, videos and DVD’s for entertainment. The Surf House also has an indoor area fully equipped  with video coaching facilities and outside areas for stretching, yoga and a full training course for physical exercises.

The Surf

The Surf School

The Surf School is located on the famous beach and surf spot of Les Bourdaines, in Hossegor. Open to all and ideal for the intermediate and advanced surfers who want to improve or polish their technique while surfing Hossegor’s world famous waves. Instructors are BSA (British Surf Association) qualified coaches and approved lifeguards, besides being competent and well-travelled surfers. They are passionate about their sports, respect their roles as surf guides and live the surfing lifestyle to the full. 

Head coach Kevin has 20 years of surfing experience and has been coaching South African National surfers. The school’s objectives are to teach you to surf quickly, efficiently and safely, while providing an insight and understanding of every aspect of surfing ... as well as having as much fun as possible on this amazing spot !

The school supplies 6’, 7’ and 9’ soft foam surfboards for beginners, and a selection of custom made boards for intermediate and advanced surfers. Wetsuits are of the best quality to keep you warm in all conditions. 

Silver Coast Surf

France’s Silver Coast is dotted with a string of fabulous surf spots such as Lacanau, Arcachon, Biscarosse, Capbreton, Boucau and Hossegor, annual venue of the WCT Quiksilver Pro. Extending form the Gironde to the Adour estuary, this almost straight ruler on the Atlantic boasts 160 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach, ideal for surfing and bordered by dunes and pine forests. From Easter to All Saint's Day, the coast has the best potential for surf, with good unridden barrels and the steadiest swell anywhere in Europe.

The surfing quality of the wave is due to the depth and funnel shape of the Bay of Biscay, that rises abruptly in front of the coast, and the numerous small rivers and stream mouths dotting its length shaping good sand breaks. Due to the changing winds and the huge tidal range, the waves can evolve with incredible speed. The sandbars orientation favor rights, while lefts tend to be very hollow because of the consistent North to South undertow. But the good sandbars can be destroyed by the winter storms and the main surfing problem is the lack of shelter when the sea gets rough.

Surf Spots

There are waves all year round. Even during the summer when these are small, the area around Hossegor is exposed to the swell which makes surfing possible almost every day. All these spots are beach breaks, so it’s safe to walk within hitting rocks, and waves can break right or left. They are exposed to the same offshore winds: East, Southeast and Northeast.

Most famous spots:

• Les Casernes: Can be ridden until 2m-2m50 (6-7ft) according to sandbars. Some long rides. Works all tides.
  
• Le Prevent: Can be ridden until 2m-2m50 (6-7ft). Breaks between jetties. Catches less swell than Seignosse or Hossegor. Hollow and short waves. Best at mid tide
  
• La Piste: Can be ridden until 2.5m-3m (7-8ft.) Best at mid tide. Be careful with the blockhaus from WW II ...
  
• Le Penon: Can be ridden until 2m-2m50 (6-7ft) according to sandbars. Works all tides. Some very long rides. The sandbars use to be improved by a small wooden jetty.
  
• La Sud: Starts at 2m (6 ft) on the over spot. Works only at low tide
  
• Les Bourdaines: Can be ridden until 2m-2m50 (6-7ft) according to sandbars. Some long rides. Works all tides
  
• L’Agréou: Can be ridden until 2m-2m50 (6-7ft) according to the sandbars . Some long rides. Works all tides
  
• La Gravière: Can be ridden until 2.5m-3m (7-8ft). Very hollow wave. Tube with monster barrels rideable in clean conditions. Best at mid tide. Only for experts!
  
• La Nord: Hardcore wave... Starts at 2m (6 ft) and can holds up to 5m (15f). Far from the shore. Only for experts!
  
• Les Estagnot: Can be ridden until 2.5m-3m (7-8ft), sometimes 4m (12 ft). Often some long rides. Best at low tide
  
• Les Culs Nuls: Can hold up to 2.5m-3m (7-8ft). Usually hollow. Best at mid to low tides. Naturist beach, hence its name which is a pun between “assholes” and “barren asses” ...

The Packages

SURFCAMPS & SURFARIS

Both packages include:

• Accommodation at the Surfhouse
  
• Breakfast and dinner at the Surfhouse
  
• Picnic lunch on the beach
  
• Use of bikes
  
• Daily Transport to the beach
  
• Video analysis sessions
  
• Surfboards, wetsuits, leashes and rashvest provided on request

The Surfing Experience

For beginner surfers

including same as above +

• 7 Nights Surfhouse accommodation
  
• 5 Days surf tuition with BSA level 1 instructor
  
• Foam surfboards

The Ultimate Experience

For experienced surfers

include same as above + 

• 7 Nights Surfhouse accommodation
  
• 5 Days professional coaching and surf guidance

BED & BREAKFAST

Including:

• 7 Nights Surfhouse accommodation
  
• Daily breakfast
• NO airport or train station transfers included

SURF SCHOOL

BSA Qualified surf instructors and approved lifeguards

Surfboard and wetsuit

Tuition in English and French

Each session lasts 2 hours

The Surf Experience (3 Sessions over 3 days) = 100 EUR pp

The Ultimate Experience (5 Sessions over 3-5 days) = 160 EUR pp

Private Coaching (3 hours “one to one” professional coaching) =  250 EUR pp

Aquitaine

Aquitaine

Extending in the southwestern corner of France from the Gironde Estuary - near Bordeaux, to the Pyrenees and the Spanish border, Aquitaine has a very varied landscape and cultural background. A former Roman province, the destiny of Aquitaine would be tied to the English crown for over three centuries - the legendary English King Richard "the Lion-Heart" spent most if his life here with his wife Eleonor of Aquitaine. Natural landscapes range from Perigord's forests and groves, to the famous Bordeaux wine growing region, the extensive Landes forest, the miles long sandy beaches of the Silver Coast, and the green pastures of Bearn and the Basque Country in the Pyrenees mountain range. Aquitaine's Perigord region is known as "the cradle of humanity" for its many prehistoric sites, shelters and caves with engravings and paintings from the Cro-Magnon era, some 20.000 years ago. The most famous one are the Lascaux Caves. 

Silver Coast & Landes

Extending from the Gironde estuary - near Bordeaux, to the Adour estuary - near Biarritz,  the Côte d'Argent (Silver Coast) is  a top surfing destination as well as a protected stretch of pristine coastline bordered by the huge pine forests of the Landes. Its shore is formed by a 160 mile long beach only interrupted by the string of tidal lakes doting the coast. At the heart of the coast, Arcachon is a turn of the century seaside resort located on the major tidal lake of the coast - a favourite windsurfing spot. This seaside resort is reputed for its oysters and the Dune du Pyla, Europe's highest sand dunes culminating at 118 metres and perfect to try some sand boarding. Behind this sand bar and stretching inland from the Atlantic coast, the forest of the Landes (Moors) is a vast expense of pines, cork oaks, broom and heather. Late French President Mitterand favourite retreat, this region was once a sandy and marshy area, unhealthy and unfit for farming. But in the 18th century and under the leadership of Napoleon, the area was planted with pine trees to drain the soil and stop the progression of the sand dunes, creating one of the largest and richest forest in Europe. A perfect place for hiking, biking and riding.

Hossegor

Nestling amidst the emerald pine forest of the Landes, caressed by the ocean breeze, lined with endless fine sandy beaches and a 250 hectare tidal lake, Hossegor reflects the image of an old traditional seaside resort. Hossegor is situated in the heart of a region where nature rhymes with culture all year round, a place which lives on the rhythm of events, Classical music festival, Harley Davidson festival, golf competitions, WCT surf championship, European kite festival, Enduro on the beach and Pelote Basque Open, plus a summer season in full swing where music of all types drifts across the evening air. The atmosphere in the Pubs, Piano bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Disco's are as in the rest of the South of France, very friendly but with a definite surfing atmosphere. 

Climate

Southern Atlantic climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

The Trip

Hossegor

30 km. N of Biarritz

60 km. N of Hendaye/Irun (Spanish border)

Dax TGV Train Station , 40 km. 

High-speed trains to Bordeaux, Paris and Spain 

Biarritz Regional Airport (BIQ), 30 km. 

Air France, Ryanair

San Sebastian Regional Airport (EAS), 65 km. 

In Hondarribia/Irun, Spain (French border): Iberia

Bordeaux International Airport (BOD), 170 km.

Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, BA, Easyjet, Baboo

Other destinations in France

BIARRITZ Surf Camp, School & Tours - Biarritz
SEIGNOSSE HOSSEGOR Surf Lodge & Camp - Seignosse

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