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.
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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