Surf photos at Les Alcyons, Guéthary
The fast, hollow reef a stone’s throw from Guéthary harbour. Were you in the water at Les Alcyons? Pick the day and the time: your photos are in there.
Sessions at Les Alcyons
1 session
Wave forecast at Les Alcyons
Today
| Time | Swell | Dir. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 m13 s2nd 0.6 m · 5 s | NW | 13 km/h ESE | |
| 1.2 m13 s2nd 0.6 m · 5 s | NW | 7 km/h ENE | |
| 1.1 m13 s2nd 0.5 m · 5 s | NW | 4 km/h N | |
| Now | 1.0 m13 s2nd 0.4 m · 5 s | NW | 9 km/h NW |
| 0.9 m13 s2nd 0.4 m · 5 s | NW | 11 km/h NW | |
| 0.9 m12 s2nd 0.5 m · 5 s | NW | 5 km/h WNW |
Source: Météo-France, MFWAM model (Licence Ouverte), forecast issued 2 November at 1am. Offshore swell (spot facing NNW): at the shore, the waves also depend on the sandbanks and the tide.
Les Alcyons surf spot in Guéthary
- Getting there
- From Guéthary harbour, on foot then paddling; limited parking in the village.
- Directions to the spot →
- Good to know
- Fast, powerful reef wave: strong rips as the tide drops. Best surfed once you know the spot.
- Best tide
- Mid to high tide
- Level
- Upper intermediate to expert
More about Les Alcyons
A stone’s throw from Guéthary harbour, Les Alcyons throws a fast, powerful reef wave that works mostly from mid to high tide. The rips get stronger as the water drops.
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Les Alcyons: your questions answered
What kind of wave is Les Alcyons?
A fast, hollow left breaking over a rock reef, opposite the jetty it’s named after, about 200 metres south of Parlementia. Short but powerful, it’s no place for beginners.
What tide is best for surfing Les Alcyons?
Mid to high tide, preferably on the rising tide. At low tide the reef is shallow and the currents strong, and the spot becomes downright dangerous.
What swell and wind suit Les Alcyons?
You need a solid west to north-west swell and an easterly to south-easterly, offshore wind. Winter is when the spot delivers its best sessions.
Does Les Alcyons get crowded?
There’s only one peak, so the line-up quickly gets competitive, with long waits between sets when it’s busy. Get a good read on the rocks and currents before you paddle out.