Hendaye
Bidart & Saint-Jean-de-Luz · France
Beach break in a gulfgood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Mellow waves in a sheltered bay — the best spot for first lessons. Best wind — S.
Today at the spot: waves 1.6 m · wind 3 km/h — Go surf (updated daily; hourly in the live forecast)
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a gulf |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from northwest — north |
| Coordinates | 43.3735, -1.7745 |
FAQ
Is Hendaye good for beginners?
Yes, Hendaye works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Hendaye today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#fr-bidart-sjdl/hendaye. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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