About This Spot
Estagnots, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–NW winds, peaking from June to October, Estagnots, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.
When to Go
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
What to Expect
With lower tide nice lagoons can form with shallow and flat water. On higher tide and outside the lagoons choppy and waves, which can get pretty big.
Wind & Conditions
SW · NW
Best wind direction
During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.
Best Months
Water Conditions
With lower tide nice lagoons can form with shallow and flat water. On higher tide and outside the lagoons choppy and waves, which can get pretty big.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Bordeaux drive south towards Biarritz. Follow signs to Hossegor and just north of it you will find Estagnots.
Location
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