Surfing at Hendaye, País Vasco, France
País Vasco, France·Beach break

Surf Lessons in Hendaye

Hendaye is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Chest to head-high

12s period

Wind

7 kph

SSE

Water Temp

13°C

Cool — full wetsuit

Surf Rating

10.0/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Hendaye

We don't have instructors listed at Hendaye yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.

Best tide

low, mid

Best wind

East, Southeast

Best swell

West, Northwest, Southwest

About surfing in Hendaye

Hendaye is a beach break located in País Vasco, France. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.

Hendaye is a beginner-friendly beach break located in País Vasco, France. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on West and Northwest swells with East/Southeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.

What to bring

Pack a full wetsuit — the water can be cool. Most instructors include board and wetsuit in the lesson price.

Know before you go — Hendaye

Here's what you should know about surfing at Hendaye — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Hendaye is a beach break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid
  • Wind: East, Southeast
  • Swell: West, Northwest, Southwest
See today's forecast

When to go

Hendaye has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is cool at 13°C.

Ready to try Hendaye?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Hendaye, País Vasco, France? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. País Vasco is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Hendaye, País Vasco, France? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. País Vasco es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.