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.
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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
👥 Toussaint Break (Oct 17 – Nov 2) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access from road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Les Cavaliers?
Les Cavaliers is a beach break in Anglet, France, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Les Cavaliers?
Les Cavaliers picks up swell from the W round to the NNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WNW. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.5 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Les Cavaliers?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Les Cavaliers, and anything from the ENE round to the SSE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Les Cavaliers?
Les Cavaliers is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Les Cavaliers?
The most reliable run of swell at Les Cavaliers comes Sep to Mar. There's a second window in Apr to Jun too. Year-round with autumn/winter best. Part of Anglet stretch.
How cold is the water at Les Cavaliers?
The water at Les Cavaliers averages around 16°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Les Cavaliers good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Can get crowded. Rips on bigger swells.
How do I get to Les Cavaliers?
The nearest airport on our list is BIQ, then it's roughly a 10-minute drive. Beach access from road.
What other surf spots are near Les Cavaliers?
The closest breaks we track are Guéthary (13 km), Lafitenia (15 km) and La Graviere (17 km), handy when Les Cavaliers isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr-Jun
Year-round with autumn/winter best. Part of Anglet stretch.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Guéthary
🇫🇷 Basque big wave territory • Heavy reef • Respect the locals
Lafitenia
🇫🇷 Intermediate perfection • Long right walls • Basque Country classic
La Graviere
🇫🇷 World's heaviest beachbreak • Canyon-amplified power • Pro-level tubes
La Nord
💪 Europe's heaviest beach break • Canyon power • Autumn perfection
Belharra
🇫🇷 France's giant • 2.5km offshore • Some winters stays silent
Les Estagnots
🌊 Landes power beachbreak • Canyon-enhanced • North of Hossegor
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