Hazards
Tip of the Cap Ferret peninsula at the entrance to the Arcachon basin. Powerful peaks shaped by tidal currents and a heavyweight wave on solid swells.
Open beach north of Lacanau backed by sand dunes. Powerful, consistent peaks and a relaxed atmosphere.
Beach below Europe's tallest sand dune. Long, open beach break with consistent peaks and a unique backdrop.
Wide open Médoc beach with multiple peaks across kilometres of sand. One of the least crowded mainstream French beaches.
Wild dune-backed beach south of Pyla. Heavy peaks and notoriously strong rips — one of the most powerful and dangerous beaches on the Méd...
