Surfing in France in March
In March the best surfing in France is at Hyères – L'Almanarre, Biscarrosse Plage & La Torche.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 9–14°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 9°C; 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 11°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13–14°C
- Air: 15°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 24 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
- For beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Capbreton.
When are you planning to go?
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MarPEAK SEASON
L'Almanarre
Hyères · France
1.3 m waves14° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TLN 6 km
2
MarGOOD
Biscarrosse Plage
France
2.5 m waves13° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BOD 60 km
3
MarGOOD
La Torche
France
2.2 m waves11° water13° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BES 68 km
4
MarGOOD
Côte des Basques
Biarritz · France
1.8 m waves13° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 4 km
5
MarGOOD
Les Cavaliers
Anglet · France
1.8 m waves13° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 6 km
6
MarGOOD
Capbreton
France
1.8 m waves13° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 20 km
7
MarGOOD
Les Estagnots
Seignosse · France
1.8 m waves13° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 25 km
8
MarGOOD
Parlementia
Guéthary · France
1.8 m waves13° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 8 km
9
MarGOOD
Wissant
France
0.9 m waves9° water12° air
Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OST 92 km
10
MarGOOD
Pointe aux Oies
Wimereux · France
0.9 m waves9° water12° air
Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OST 100 km
Averages of the 10 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in France in March?
Hyères – L'Almanarre: 1.3 m waves; Biscarrosse Plage: 2.5 m waves; La Torche: 2.2 m waves.
How warm is the water in France in March?
9–14°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 9°C; 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 11°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13–14°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in March?
Good spots for beginners this month: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Capbreton.
Which airport is closest?
Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN), 6 km from Hyères – L'Almanarre; Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 60 km from Biscarrosse Plage; Brest Bretagne airport (BES), 68 km from La Torche.
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