Les Deux Jumeaux are the two rocks at the north-eastern end of Hendaye’s Grande Plage. At their foot breaks a point-style right.
The level depends on the swell: watch out for the rocks. For the other spots, read our guide to surfing in Hendaye.
At a glance: Les Deux Jumeaux
| Wave type | Point-style right |
| Bottom | Rocks and sand |
| Level | Depends on the swell, watch out for the rocks |
| Swell | West to north-west |
| Wind | South-east to south |
| Tide | All tides |
| Hazards | Rocks, shallow water at low tide |
About Les Deux Jumeaux (Hendaye, Basque Country)
Les Deux Jumeaux has a right over a little reef. The spot needs enough swell to work.
The bottom is made of rocks and sand: at low tide, the water is shallow.
When to surf Les Deux Jumeaux?
Surf it with a west to north-west swell, when enough swell gets into the bay. In winter, the wave gets bigger.
Les Deux Jumeaux surf calendar: swell size by month
Les Deux Jumeaux 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 (43.3787, -1.7568): swell, wind and live conditions.
- GoSurf webcam at Casino beach and Les Deux Jumeaux : the waves live before you go.
Les Deux Jumeaux: what level?
Beginners: avoid
The rocks make the spot dangerous for beginners. Stay in the centre of the Grande Plage.
Intermediate surfers: in summer, with a small swell
Only on small days, and if you know the way out well.
Experienced surfers: Hendaye’s right
With a west to north-west swell, when enough swell gets in. Spot the way out before you go.
How to get to Les Deux Jumeaux?
You reach the spot from the north-eastern end of the beach. The Les Deux-Jumeaux regional train stop is on the Bordeaux–Hendaye line.
The rocks can be seen from the coastal path of the Abbadia estate.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 43.3787° N, 1.7568° W. Les Deux Jumeaux, Hendaye, Basque Country.
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Where to stay near Les Deux Jumeaux?
Stay in Hendaye-Plage, or in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a few minutes away.
What to do near Les Deux Jumeaux?
The Abbadia estate and its castle-observatory are just above the spot.
FAQ: Les Deux Jumeaux
No. The rocks make it dangerous for beginners: stay in the centre of the Grande Plage.
The tide matters little on Hendaye beach: check the size of the swell first. At low tide, the water is shallow.
From the north-eastern end of the Grande Plage.
In short
Les Deux Jumeaux is Hendaye’s right, at the foot of the two rocks: a right over a little reef that needs enough swell.
Other spots to check out nearby: Hendaye Grande Plage surf spot and Sokoburu 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: Wannasurf, Plages.tv, Ultimate France, The Surf Atlas, Routard.