Les Cavaliers is Anglet’s best-known spot, in the north of town, near the mouth of the Adour.
Its hollow, powerful peaks make it a spot for intermediate and experienced surfers, not for beginners. For the other spots, read our guide to surfing in Anglet.
At a glance: Les Cavaliers
| Wave type | Beach break, A-frame peak, lefts and rights |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Level | Intermediate and experienced surfers |
| Swell | West |
| Wind | East (offshore) |
| Best period | October to February |
| Hazards | Strong currents near the groyne |
About Les Cavaliers (Anglet, Basque Country)
Les Cavaliers produces A-frame peaks, left and right, on sandbanks. The wave is powerful and sometimes barrelling: an offshore trench focuses the swell.
When it is good, the line-up is often crowded.
When to surf Les Cavaliers?
The spot is at its best from October to February, from low to mid tide. At high tide, the wave breaks close to the shore.
Les Cavaliers surf calendar: swell size by month
Les Cavaliers forecast
Before you paddle out, check the swell, wind and tide: here, the level of the spot changes with the size of the waves.
- Windy weather map (43.5208, -1.5268): swell, wind and live conditions.
- GoSurf webcam at Les Cavaliers : the waves live before you go.
Les Cavaliers: what level?
Beginners: avoid
The spot is not recommended for beginners. Go to Marinella or Les Corsaires instead.
Intermediate surfers: with a small swell
On small days, at mid tide, staying away from the groyne and its currents.
Experienced surfers: Anglet’s best-known spot
With a west swell and an east wind, the peaks are hollow and powerful. Watch out for crowds.
How to get to Les Cavaliers?
The beach is in the north of Anglet, served by Txik Txak buses. Parking is paid for non-residents from 1 May to 31 October.
The beach has lifeguards from mid-June to mid-September.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 43.5208° N, 1.5268° W. Les Cavaliers, Anglet, Basque Country.
Open the full map on OpenStreetMap
Where to stay near Les Cavaliers?
Stay in Anglet, near the beaches, or in Bayonne, a few minutes away.
What to do near Les Cavaliers?
On flat days, follow the seafront promenade to the Chambre d’Amour or walk in the Chiberta forest.
FAQ: Les Cavaliers
No. The spot is powerful and not recommended for beginners: go to Marinella or Les Corsaires.
From October to February, from low to mid tide.
Strong currents near the groyne.
In short
Les Cavaliers is Anglet’s best-known spot: hollow, powerful peaks for intermediate and experienced surfers, at their best from October to February.
Other spots to check out nearby: Marinella surf spot and Les Sables d’Or surf spot. To compare with other regions, see our guide to surfing in France.
Information may change. This guide is for general guidance only: surf conditions, temperatures, access, opening hours and prices can change. Before your trip and every session, check the forecast, local conditions and information from local providers. A spot description and its suggested level are no guarantee of safety: always match your session to your level and the conditions on the day. Learn more
Sources: Ultimate France, Belambra, Mondo.surf, Surf-Forecast, Surfer Today.