Surfing Anglet Les Cavaliers: The Complete Guide

Anglet Les Cavaliers is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Anglet, France, offering both lefts and rights along the North Atlantic's seasonal swells. Anglet Les Cavaliers is Biarritz's accessible neighbor—a quality beach break that offers multiple peaks along a stretch of golden sand just minutes from the famous resort town. Rated as intermediate difficulty with moderately crowded conditions, this beach break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is WNW (295°), with workable conditions from W to NW (265°–325°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Anglet Les Cavaliers needs a minimum of 0.6m / 2ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.5m / 8ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 8 seconds, with 12 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (100°). The full offshore range spans ENE to SE (60°–140°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at all tides. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–1.8m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Anglet Les Cavaliers runs September, October, November, December, January, February, March (Sep–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens April, May, August (Apr–Aug). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Autumn through spring best. Can work in summer.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 17°C / 63°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is BIQ, just a quick 10-minute drive from the break.

Access: Easy beach access with facilities.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Strong rips on bigger swells.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (4/10). Crowd Level: Typically moderately crowded (6/10).

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*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*