Surf photos in Hendaye bay
Hendaye’s long beach, with its gentle waves and surf schools. Were you in the water in the bay? Pick the day and the time: your photos are in there.
Sessions at La baie d'Hendaye
Dead flat. No sessions here.
Either nobody shot this slot, or you’ve got the wrong spot. Happens to the best of us.
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Wave forecast at La baie d'Hendaye
Today
| Time | Swell | Dir. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 m13 s2nd 0.6 m · 5 s | NW | 14 km/h E | |
| 1.2 m13 s2nd 0.6 m · 5 s | NW | 9 km/h ENE | |
| 1.1 m13 s2nd 0.4 m · 5 s | NW | 8 km/h N | |
| Now | 1.0 m13 s2nd 0.3 m · 5 s | NW | 7 km/h NW |
| 1.0 m13 s2nd 0.4 m · 5 s | NW | 11 km/h NW | |
| 1.0 m12 s2nd 0.5 m · 5 s | NW | 12 km/h NW |
Source: Météo-France, MFWAM model (Licence Ouverte), forecast issued 2 November at 1am. Offshore swell (spot facing N): at the shore, the waves also depend on the sandbanks and the tide.
La baie d'Hendaye surf spot in Hendaye
- Getting there
- Car parks all along the boulevard de la Mer, with beach access the whole way.
- Directions to the spot →
- Good to know
- Long, sheltered sandy beach: gentle, steady waves, perfect for learning. Plenty of surf schools, lifeguarded in season.
- Best tide
- Mid tide, on the push
- Level
- Beginners
More about La baie d'Hendaye
Hendaye bay is the longest beach in the Basque Country and the perfect place to learn: gentle, steady waves, room for everyone and surf schools all along it.
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La baie d'Hendaye: your questions answered
Why is the bay of Hendaye ideal for beginners?
The beach is very flat with a sandy bottom: the swell arrives slowed down and the waves are on average half the size of Biarritz’s. It’s also sheltered from the wind and big swells, so conditions stay gentle even when the rest of the coast gets rough.
What conditions work best in the bay of Hendaye?
The best conditions combine a north-westerly swell with a south-easterly wind. The downside of all that shelter: the bay doesn’t work when the swell is too small, below about 1 m with a 6 to 7 second period.
Where are the best waves on Hendaye beach?
The waves break best in the middle of the bay, around the Casino, with a reliable left-and-right peak. The peak by the harbour wall (La Digue) is often less crowded than the Casino and offers easy waves.
What tide is best for the bay of Hendaye?
Mid tide is the one to aim for, especially at the Casino peak; by the harbour wall, high tide works better. Be careful at low tide, especially towards the west of the beach, where the bottom is half rock.
Does the bay of Hendaye get crowded?
In summer, surf schools fill the line-up, especially in the morning and afternoon, and July and August are the busiest months. In winter, the bay also draws a crowd on days when the rest of the coast is blown out.