Les Cavaliers is the workhorse of Anglet's eleven beaches—a reliable beachbreak that picks up every available swell and delivers consistent sessions year-round. Located between Biarritz and Bayonne, it benefits from both the Basque Country's swell consistency and urban accessibility. The wave works across various conditions, with sandbars that shift but usually offer something rideable. It's where Basque locals go when the famous spots are closed out or maxed, and where visitors discover that Anglet has substance beyond Chambre d'Amour.
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Beach access via multiple paths. Urban setting.
Peak: Sep-Nov
Secondary: Mar-May
Autumn for consistency. Spring can be excellent.
🏖️ Anglet surf strip classic • Sandbar-dependent peaks • French beach culture
🏖️ Biarritz accessible • Multiple peaks • Autumn gold
🏄♂️ Basque big wave • Harbor reef • Size magnet
🇫🇷 Basque big wave territory • Heavy reef • Respect the locals
🇫🇷 Intermediate perfection • Long right walls • Basque Country classic
🇫🇷 France's giant • 2.5km offshore • Some winters stays silent