France Surf Spots


France enjoys a temperate climate. There's alpine temperature in the highest mountains, but the oceanic and mediterranean temperature prevail.

The country has warm summers and cold winters, like many of the Western European nations.

The mean temperature in France is between of 13ºC, considering all different regions.

France is one of the best surf destinations in the world. French surfers have the opportunity to catch waves in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Mediterranean Sea.

In the Southwestern coastline, you can find the European surf industry headquarters. It's the Aquitaine region.

In France, the best surf spots are located in the Atlantic coast.

The Basque Coast offers great waves. ParlementiaLafitenia and Belharra can deliver giant bombs, in special days.

If you head North, you get to the heart of French surfing: the Anglet/Biarritz region. Here, look for Les CavaliersCôte des Basques and the Grande Plage.

Hossegor is another great surfing region. Les Culs NulsLa GravièreLa NordLa Sud and Capbreton offer great waves and splendind background scenarios.

After Landes, you get to the Gironde surf spots where you should try the tidal bore river wave of Les Mascarets. Drive to the coast and experience a true classic: Lacanau, one of Europe's most consistent surf spot.

In the Central region of Vendée, there are several uncrowded surf spot, but L'Embarcadère is a classic pick.

Up in the North, the Finistère region has consistent and powerful surf. As you head to The Channelregion, YportCalais and Cap Gris-Nez are the best surf spots.

Finally, in the Mediterranean coast, the best wave peaks are located in Canet PlageGruissanCarnon,Galiote and St. Laurent du Var.

The Féderation Française de Surf's website is http://www.surfingfrance.com/
The Fédération Française de Voile's website is http://www.ffvoile.org/

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