Les Sables d’Or is the lively beach in the south of Anglet, at the end of the seafront promenade, near the Chambre d’Amour.
It is a spot for all levels with a small swell in summer, more demanding when it gets bigger. For the other spots, read our guide to surfing in Anglet.
At a glance: Les Sables d’Or
| Wave type | Beach break, lefts and rights |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Level | All levels with a small swell, in summer |
| Tide | Low to mid tide |
| Best period | Small-swell days |
| Vibe | Town beach, very busy |
| Hazards | Crowds, current near the groyne |
About Les Sables d’Or (Anglet, Basque Country)
Les Sables d’Or has lefts and rights. The beach is covered at high tide: surf from low to mid tide.
It is a town beach, with bars and restaurants, and a busy line-up. Every late summer, Anglet hosts the Surf de Nuit, a night surfing contest (programme on the Anglet tourist office website).
When to surf Les Sables d’Or?
In summer, with a small swell, to start with a school.
Les Sables d’Or surf calendar: swell size by month
Les Sables d’Or 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 (43.502, -1.5408): swell, wind and live conditions.
- GoSurf webcam at Les Sables d’Or : the waves live before you go.
Les Sables d’Or: what level?
Beginners: in summer, with a small swell
With a school, from low to mid tide, in the lifeguarded surf zone.
Intermediate surfers: average days
When the swell picks up a little, the wave gets hollower.
Experienced surfers: when it is on
Watch out for crowds.
How to get to Les Sables d’Or?
The beach is at the end of the seafront promenade, near the Chambre d’Amour, served by Txik Txak buses.
The beach has lifeguards in summer.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 43.502° N, 1.5408° W. Les Sables d’Or, Anglet, Basque Country.
Open the full map on OpenStreetMap
Where to stay near Les Sables d’Or?
Stay in Anglet, at the Chambre d’Amour, to walk to the beach, or in Biarritz, right next door.
What to do near Les Sables d’Or?
The Chambre d’Amour is full of restaurants and bars. At the end of August, don’t miss the Surf de Nuit.
FAQ: Les Sables d’Or
Yes, in summer, with a small swell, with a school.
From low to mid tide: the beach is covered at high tide.
A night surfing contest, held in Anglet every late summer.
In short
Les Sables d’Or is Anglet’s town beach: a beach break for all levels with a small swell, to surf from low to mid tide.
Other spots to check out nearby: Les Cavaliers surf spot and Marinella 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, Surfer Today, CheckYeti.