Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau · France
Surfing Bourdaines
A beach break in Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau, France, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size2-7 ft
- Best monthsSep-Apr
- Crowd3/5
The wave
Les Bourdaines is a wide, open beach in Seignosse, north of Hossegor. It still has punch on a good day, but with more beach there's more room to find your own peak.
The sandbars change with the swell, so a bank that's good one month may be gone the next. Walk the beach to find the best one. Further from Hossegor town, the crowd is a bit more relaxed. The shorebreak is strong once there's size.
43.7, -1.428 · Clean groundswell · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Bourdaines
Bourdaines is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean groundswell. This is how the year looks across Landes (Hossegor):
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October to March | Prime | Biggest, most powerful groundswell, quieter off-season |
| April to June | Good | Reliable swell, milder crowds |
| July to August | Quiet | Smaller swell, packed beaches and high prices |
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
Waves near Bourdaines
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Estagnots | Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau | Beach Break | Advanced / Pro | under 1 km |
| Le Penon | Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 1 km |
| La Nord | Hossegor & Capbreton | Beach Break | Advanced / Pro | 4 km |
| La Centrale | Hossegor & Capbreton | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 4 km |
| La Gravière | Hossegor & Capbreton | Beach Break | Advanced / Pro | 5 km |
| Anglet Jetties | Biarritz & Anglet | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 23 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau surf guide →
A week here costs from about $369 with flights from Europe, or around $980 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Bourdaines: common questions
When is the best time to surf Bourdaines?
Bourdaines works best from September to April. Ideal conditions: Clean groundswell.
Is Bourdaines good for beginners?
No. Bourdaines is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Le Penon in Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau, about 1 km away.
How crowded is Bourdaines?
Bourdaines is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Bourdaines?
Bourdaines is in Seignosse & Vieux-Boucau, in the Landes (Hossegor) region of France (43.7, -1.428). The nearest wave we cover is Les Estagnots, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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