Les Bourdaines
A slightly less crowded stretch of Seignosse, with good sandbanks.
Les Bourdaines is between Les Estagnots and Le Penon. It has the area's quality banks, but access is less direct because much of the seafront is holiday resorts.
As a result, there are usually fewer people than at the most famous peaks.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
Loading the forecast…
Hour-by-hour forecast for 14 days, with stars for your board and level, and the whole site without ads.
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 shortboard or fish; a funboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Les Bourdaines
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.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonThe safest, easiest board to learn on here.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
View on AmazonAmazon affiliate links: if you buy through them, Shapers Europe earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Localism and vibe
A calmer vibe than in Hossegor.
Surfing style
Varied beach break.
Hazards
Side currents.
Map
Shapers near Les Bourdaines
Order a board designed for these waves from a local shaper.
Other spots nearby
Seignosse
Seignosse's main beach, with lefts next to an old collapsed jetty.
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.