Anglet – Marinella

Anglet · Pays Basque · France

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Marinella is a beach break between two rock groynes, next to Sables d'Or, with short, fairly mellow lefts and rights. It picks up north swell well and is described as a classic beach break that can be excellent one day and very poor the next. It is easy enough for beginners and intermediates but very crowded, with surf schools and protective regulars.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A fish, longboard or shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 0.8–2 m swell between west and north with a southeast to northeast wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Swells over about 2.5 m, which shut it down, and onshore wind.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks
  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December

Local tips

In summer surf schools can fill a peak with dozens of learners, so go early or out of season. Do not leave valuables in sight in the car or on the beach. Be patient with the regulars.

Getting there

Use the Marinella car park on the Anglet seafront; the beach is a short walk away.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works on most westerly swells. The groynes help the sandbanks, so there is often a decent peak.
Crowd and vibe
Busy. In summer, surf schools can fill a peak with dozens of learners. Be patient with the regulars, and don't leave valuables in your car.
Camping and vans
The Corsaires motorhome aire (80 places) is a few hundred metres north. The only campsite in Anglet is Eden Villages Bela Basque, above Lac de Brindos, about 3.5 km away. Nearest campsite about 3.5 km away.
Facilities
There is a car park at the beach, cafés along the promenade, surf schools and a lifeguard post in summer.
Water quality
Anglet's beaches are rated excellent and fly the Pavillon Bleu (Blue Flag). Heavy rain can close a beach for a few hours. Check the Kalilo app.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–NNW best, WSW–N works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
7 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–SSE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WNW (290°)

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