Surf foiling in France
4 surf foiling spots in France. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surf foiling.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in France: November (around 1.8 m, water 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit).
- Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: July–August (around 0.9 m, water 24°C, shorty).
- Top picks: Biarritz – Côte des Basques, Leucate – Les Coussoules & Lacanau.
- For beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques, Leucate – Les Coussoules & Lacanau.
Regions
Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, France · best January–February, NovemberBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 4 km
Leucate – Les CoussoulesOccitanie, France · best January, March, November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PGF 23 km
Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in France
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.8 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 12°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.8 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 14°C |
| MarchMar | 1.7 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| AprilApr | 1.3 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| MayMay | 1 m | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 0.9 m | 22°C | shorty | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 0.9 m | 24°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 1 m | 24°C | shorty | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.1 m | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| OctoberOct | 1.3 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.8 m | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 17°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.7 m | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surf foiling in France?
Best waves in France: November (around 1.8 m, water 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit). Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: July–August (around 0.9 m, water 24°C, shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in France?
It depends on the month: about 24°C water in August (shorty) and about 12°C in February (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is France good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques, Leucate – Les Coussoules & Lacanau.
Which airport is closest?
Biarritz Pays Basque airport (BIQ), 4 km from Biarritz – Côte des Basques; Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF), 23 km from Leucate – Les Coussoules; Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 43 km from Lacanau.