Fontainebleau → Europe + North AfricaSep 1 – Oct 4, 2026

Find the soft ones.

Mellow, longboard-friendly escapes for a 9’1–10’ board. Breaking surf-face height is shown separately from raw swell.

longboard sweet spot conditional

France · French Basque Country

Hendaye

91Longboard fit
5/5Water comfort
Surf face0–3 ft
Raw swell1–3 ft · W/NW · 8–11s
Travel from Font4.8 hrs
Water20°C · 3/2 suit

Seasonal expectation. Exact conditions for Sep–Oct 2026 are not forecastable yet.

Why it works

Broad sand, soft lines and an easygoing longboard culture make this one of the kindest baby-wave options in the region.

Watch-outs

It can be very small or flat between pulses.

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