Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau · France
Surfing Le Penon
A beach break in Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau, France, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Le Penon is the central beach of Seignosse Océan and the easiest one to get to, with the shops, surf schools and cafés right behind the dune.
Like the rest of this coast it's a beach break, and the sandbanks decide everything. It tends to be a little less consistent than Les Estagnots and Les Bourdaines just to the south, but it gets busy when it's on. The rips are strong here, so stay near the flags if you're still learning.
In summer it's the main family beach in Seignosse, with lifeguards and lessons on the gentler peaks. The rest of the year it's a good spot to check first, because everything is close: parking, cafés and board hire.
When to surf
Le Penon
Le Penon is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: Small-mod swell, all tides.
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 Penon
Getting there
Where to stay: Seignosse is quieter than Hossegor with easy access to Les Estagnots; Vieux-Boucau is a classic family beach town further north.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau guide.
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