Hossegor & Capbreton · France
Surfing Le Prévent
A beach break in Hossegor & Capbreton, France, for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers.
Le Prévent sits between two rock groynes in the middle of Capbreton's beachfront.
The groynes give it some shelter when the swell is big, so it stays surfable for more people than the open beaches around it. There's usually a left and a right off the sand, at their best from mid to low tide. The atmosphere is relaxed and you'll see every level in the water.
It suits mixed groups: beginners on the inside, better surfers on the outside peaks. In summer lifeguards mark out the surfing zones, so check the flags. If it's crowded, Le Santocha and La Piste are a short walk south.
When to surf
Le Prévent
Le Prévent is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: W-NW swell, E wind, mid to low tide.
October to March: Prime
Biggest, most powerful groundswell, quieter off-season
April to June: Good
Reliable swell, milder crowds
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, packed beaches and high prices
The year across Landes (Hossegor)
Waves near Le Prévent
Getting there
Where to stay: Hossegor puts you closest to La Gravière and La Nord, with apartments, campsites and surf hostels among the pines. Capbreton has the harbour, a livelier choice of restaurants and the beaches around the jetties. Seignosse, just north, is cheaper and quieter. July and August are busy and expensive; in autumn there is plenty of choice.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Hossegor & Capbreton guide.
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