Surf foiling in France in January
In January the best surf foiling in France is at La Torche, Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 11–13°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 11°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C
- Air: 12°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 17 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 13; a day can have both
- For beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
When are you planning to go?
1
JanPEAK SEASON
La Torche
France
2.6 m waves11° water10° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BES 68 km
2
JanPEAK SEASON
Côte des Basques
Biarritz · France
2.1 m waves13° water12° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 4 km
3
JanPEAK SEASON
Les Coussoules
Leucate · France
1.5 m waves13° water12° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PGF 23 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surf foiling in France in January?
La Torche: 2.6 m waves; Biarritz – Côte des Basques: 2.1 m waves; Leucate – Les Coussoules: 1.5 m waves.
How warm is the water in France in January?
11–13°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 11°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Leucate – Les Coussoules.
Which airport is closest?
Brest Bretagne airport (BES), 68 km from La Torche; Biarritz Pays Basque airport (BIQ), 4 km from Biarritz – Côte des Basques; Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF), 23 km from Leucate – Les Coussoules.
