Surf foiling in France in April
In April the best surf foiling in France is at Lacanau, La Torche & Biarritz – Côte des Basques.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13–15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
- For beginners: Lacanau, Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
When are you planning to go?
1
AprPEAK SEASON
Lacanau
France
1.9 m waves14° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BOD 43 km
2
AprGOOD
La Torche
France
1.7 m waves13° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BES 68 km
3
AprGOOD
Côte des Basques
Biarritz · France
1.4 m waves15° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 4 km
4
AprGOOD
Les Coussoules
Leucate · France
1.2 m waves15° water19° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PGF 23 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surf foiling in France in April?
Lacanau: 1.9 m waves; La Torche: 1.7 m waves; Biarritz – Côte des Basques: 1.4 m waves.
How warm is the water in France in April?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in April?
Good spots for beginners this month: Lacanau, Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
Which airport is closest?
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 43 km from Lacanau; Brest Bretagne airport (BES), 68 km from La Torche; Biarritz Pays Basque airport (BIQ), 4 km from Biarritz – Côte des Basques.
