Small waves at sunset with the twin rocks off Hendaye in the Basque Country — Sunset waves and the twin rocks off Hendaye on the Basque Coast.

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Surf lessons for all levels in Hendaye.

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Private and group surf lessons in Hendaye, shaped around tide windows and the rhythm of your trip.

Best surf spots

Best surf spots in Hendaye

A few local spots to know before you book your session.

Le Casino

Sokoburu

Les Deux Jumeaux

Grande Plage d'Hendaye

Booking schedule

Surf report

Hendaye Surf Report

Check the 10-day surf outlook for Hendaye, including wave height, wind direction, and daily condition signals before choosing a lesson window.

Today

08:00

1.4m

0.7m/s

11:00

1.3m

2.1m/s

14:00

1.2m

2.7m/s

17:00

1.2m

2.7m/s

Tomorrow

08:00

1.1m

0.7m/s

11:00

1.2m

1.1m/s

14:00

1.3m

2.9m/s

17:00

1.4m

2.4m/s

Thu, 24/9

08:00

1.4m

3m/s

11:00

1.4m

2.4m/s

14:00

1.3m

1.1m/s

17:00

1.3m

2.9m/s

Fri, 25/9

08:00

1.2m

0.3m/s

11:00

1.2m

1.9m/s

14:00

1.3m

3m/s

17:00

1.2m

2.9m/s

Sat, 26/9

08:00

2.1m

0.3m/s

11:00

2.2m

0.6m/s

14:00

2.2m

2m/s

17:00

2.2m

2.4m/s

Sun, 27/9

08:00

1.8m

0.5m/s

11:00

1.7m

0.7m/s

14:00

1.6m

2.4m/s

17:00

1.6m

2.3m/s

Mon, 28/9

08:00

1.6m

2m/s

11:00

1.7m

2.5m/s

14:00

1.7m

2.8m/s

17:00

1.7m

4.2m/s

Tue, 29/9

08:00

1.4m

8.6m/s

11:00

1.3m

4.8m/s

14:00

1.2m

4.8m/s

17:00

1.2m

5.7m/s

Wed, 30/9

08:00

1.8m

6.1m/s

11:00

2m

5.6m/s

14:00

2.1m

5.7m/s

17:00

2.2m

2.5m/s

Thu, 1/10

08:00

2.7m

5.8m/s

11:00

2.7m

5m/s

14:00

2.6m

4.3m/s

17:00

2.6m

4.3m/s

Surf Guides & Local Tips

Surf school group walking across Hendaye Grande Plage with the long bay and gentle waves ahead.

CITY GUIDE

Where to Book Surf Lessons in Hendaye

Hendaye sits at the southern end of the French Basque Coast, with a long bay-shaped sandy beach that gives beginners, families, and short-stay visitors a clear place to start. It is one of the most approachable surf lesson bases in the region.

Instructor helping a beginner stand up in gentle white water at Hendaye Grande Plage.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Why Hendaye Works for First Surf Lessons

Hendaye is often described as the green slope of Basque Coast surfing because the bay shape helps create gentler, more accessible waves than many exposed beaches. It can work across tide stages, but school guidance still matters when swell or wind changes.

Family-friendly Hendaye surf school group preparing softboards on the sand before a lesson.

SCHOOLS NEAR HENDAYE

Surf Schools in Hendaye for Families and Short Stays

Use the Hendaye landing page to compare local surf school profiles, group lessons, private coaching, and family-friendly options before moving into real booking availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hendaye is one of the most approachable Basque Coast choices for first lessons because the beach is long, sandy, and protected by the bay shape compared with more exposed nearby spots.