Les Cavaliers
Les Cavaliers is one jewel in the crown of Anglet's legendary beach break chain—a stretch of sand that has produced French surf champions and hosted competitions for decades. The wave quality depends heavily on sandbar configuration, but when the banks line up, Les Cavaliers delivers proper French beach break barrels with the Pyrenees as a backdrop. It's part of a larger surf ecosystem that includes several named peaks along the Anglet strip, offering options throughout the tide cycle. The café-lined promenade and easy access make it a favorite gathering spot for the vibrant Basque surf community.
Les Cavaliers surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Beach access from road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Les Cavaliers?
The Les Cavaliers profile favors low to mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 2m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Les Cavaliers?
The Les Cavaliers profile uses wind from ESE (110°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 70° to 150°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Les Cavaliers?
The Les Cavaliers scoring profile favors swell from WNW (270° to 330°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Les Cavaliers?
The main season at Les Cavaliers is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr-Jun. Year-round with autumn/winter best. Part of Anglet stretch.
How do I get to Les Cavaliers?
The spot profile lists BIQ as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 10 minutes. Beach access from road.
What kind of wave is Les Cavaliers?
Les Cavaliers is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr-Jun
Year-round with autumn/winter best. Part of Anglet stretch.
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