Sokoburu, also called La Digue, is the western part of Hendaye’s Grande Plage, near the breakwater, facing the thalasso centre.
It is the most sheltered area of the beach, easy for beginners and longboarding. For the other spots, read our guide to surfing in Hendaye.
At a glance: Sokoburu
| Wave type | Gentle beach break |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Level | Beginners, longboard |
| Shelter | The most sheltered area of the beach |
| Best period | October to March |
| Facilities | Snacks nearby |
| Hazards | Few hazards; often tiny in summer |
About Sokoburu (Hendaye, Basque Country)
Sokoburu is very sheltered: when the swell comes in, the waves are gentle and long. On calm days, it is often almost flat.
It is a good area to start or to take the longboard out.
When to surf Sokoburu?
From October to March, the swells are big enough to get into the bay. In summer, the sea is often tiny.
Sokoburu surf calendar: swell size by month
Sokoburu 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 (43.3745, -1.7785): swell, wind and live conditions.
- GoSurf webcam at Ondarraitz beach : the waves live before you go.
Sokoburu: what level?
Beginners: yes
It is the most sheltered area of the beach, easy for your first waves.
Intermediate surfers: on a longboard
The long, gentle waves are well suited to longboarding.
Experienced surfers: not much interest
Go to Les Deux Jumeaux instead.
How to get to Sokoburu?
Sokoburu is at the western end of the beach, near the breakwater, facing the Serge-Blanco thalasso centre.
Snacks nearby.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 43.3745° N, 1.7785° W. Sokoburu, Hendaye, Basque Country.
Open the full map on OpenStreetMap
Where to stay near Sokoburu?
Stay in Hendaye-Plage to walk to the water.
What to do near Sokoburu?
From the harbour wall, walk or cycle to Txingudi bay, or take the boat shuttle to Hondarribia.
FAQ: Sokoburu
Yes, it is the most sheltered area of Hendaye’s Grande Plage.
At the western end of Hendaye’s Grande Plage, near the breakwater, facing the thalasso centre.
From October to March, when the swell gets in: in summer, the sea is often tiny.
In short
Sokoburu is the most sheltered part of Hendaye’s Grande Plage, easy for beginners and longboarding.
Other spots to check out nearby: Les Deux Jumeaux surf spot and Hendaye Grande Plage 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, The Surf Atlas, In the Basque Country.