Les Cavaliers
Anglet's most powerful wave: hollow barrels and a channel by the jetty.
Les Cavaliers usually has more size than the other Anglet beaches and, with an offshore wind, breaks with hollow barrels. It holds big swell, up to 3–4 m, and there's a channel by the jetty to paddle out.
It has hosted international contests and is the go-to wave for Anglet surfers, so it's almost always busy.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 1–3.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
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 shortboard; a step-up for big winter days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Les Cavaliers
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 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.
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Localism and vibe
A high level and lots of people in the water; there's tension on good days. Respect priority and use the channel.
Surfing style
Barrels and powerful walls.
Hazards
Currents by the jetty and crowds.
Map
Shapers near Les Cavaliers
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.