Le Penon
Seignosse's main beach, with lefts next to an old collapsed jetty.
Le Penon is behind the dunes, a short walk from the car park. To the south a large collapsed jetty helps shape lefts, and a small wooden jetty sometimes creates good banks.
It's a lively beach, with surf schools and shops nearby, and waves for several levels.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.8–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or minimalibu for beginners; a shortboard or fish on quality days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Le Penon
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 21 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
An open, touristy vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break with lefts by the jetty.
Hazards
Rip currents and the remains of the jetty.
Map
Shapers near Le Penon
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Other spots nearby
Seignosse
A slightly less crowded stretch of Seignosse, with good sandbanks.
Seignosse
One of Seignosse's most reliable spots, with lots of peaks and lots of people.
Hossegor / Seignosse
Between Hossegor and Seignosse: powerful, hollow banks that often host contests.
Hossegor
For many, the best beach break in Europe: fast, heavy barrels in very shallow water.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.