Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau · France
Surfing Vieux-Boucau Grand'Plage
A beach break in Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau, France, for intermediate surfers.
The Grand'Plage is Vieux-Boucau's main beach, just north of where the lake drains into the sea.
The outflow and the tides make the currents tricky, so pay attention when you paddle out. Local surfers are regulars on this wave. The upside is that the town is right behind you, so after a session you can walk straight to the bars and restaurants on the beachfront.
It's at its best on a north-west swell with an east wind, and in summer the waves are often small enough for lessons. If the currents here are too strong, the calm lake behind the town is a good place to learn to stand up on a board.
When to surf
Vieux-Boucau Grand'Plage
Vieux-Boucau Grand'Plage is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: NW swell, E wind.
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 Vieux-Boucau Grand'Plage
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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