Hendaye – Les Deux Jumeaux

Hendaye · Pays Basque · France

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Les Deux Jumeaux is a powerful right off the reef near the two big rocks of the same name at the northeast end of Hendaye beach. It needs more swell than the beach and, when it lines up, gives rides of 50–150 m and sometimes far longer. It is a semi-secret spot for experienced surfers, not for beginners.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or step-up.

When it works

✓ A 2–3.5 m north to west swell around mid tide with a south to southeast wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Low tide, when the reef gets shallow, and small swells that do not reach it.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef
  • currents
  • localism

Best months

January, February, October, November, December

Local tips

Be patient and bring a board that paddles well. Sharp rocks and sea urchins cover the reef, and the few regulars like it quiet, so keep a low profile.

Getting there

From the northeast end of Hendaye beach, walk 5–15 minutes along the coast toward the rocks.

Travel notes

How often it works
A reef that needs a decent swell and the right tide, so it works less often than the beach.
Crowd and vibe
Few people surf here. The regulars like it quiet, so keep a low profile.
Camping and vans
Camping Txoko les 2 Jumeaux, one of Hendaye's campsites, is named after these rocks. The town's motorhome aire near the main beach has 25 places. Nearest campsite about 1 km away.
Facilities
There is nothing at the reef. Toilets, cafés and surf shops are at the north-east end of Hendaye beach.
Water quality
Hendaye's beaches were rated excellent in the national dataset (2022 rating) and fly the Pavillon Bleu (Blue Flag), according to the Communauté Pays Basque (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–NNW best, W–N works
Size
2–3.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.8 m, holds to 4.5 m
Period
11 s minimum, best from 14 s
Wind
Offshore E–S; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best, avoid low
Faces
NW (312°)

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