Introduction to Surf Camp - Seignosse

For surfers who want to be near to the best breaks in Europe at the best prices, we’ve got the answer. Either stay as a backpacker and use the beds and kitchen, lounge facilities on offer or sign up for a week-long surf camp that includes all the little extras that’ll make your surfing experience even sweeter. Free transfers to and from the beach, BBQ night, organised evenings out and a trip to our local shaper and surf store are all included.

The surf camp is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, cafes and the L’etang Noir (Black Lake).

The camp has two floors, on the ground floor a large garage, has a shower and a toilet area this is also where boards, wetsuits and bikes are stored.

On the first floor is the main living area with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Bedroom 1 is for three or four people with French doors opening onto a large terrace. Bedroom 2 is for four people with French doors opening onto its own private balcony. Bedroom 3 is for two or three people this room is ideal for couples or a small family. Bathroom 1 has a shower, toilet & sink; bathroom 2 has a bath with a shower a toilet and two sinks. The kitchen, dining area and lounge are all open plan, a fully equipped kitchen with table and four chairs, a dining area with a large table and eight chairs with fantastic views over Seignosse. The lounge area has comfortable sofas and an arm chair, large TV with surround sound, DVD player, lots of travel books, surf mags and DVDs and a selection of the usual games: chess; cards; backgammon etc.

Second floor a loft conversion with its own lounge, toilet, sink room and bedroom. Upstairs leads to lounge with its own TV, PS2, some games and DVDs; there is also a clic clac sofa bed. An open walk way takes you through to bedroom 4, a large room with five beds This level is ideal for group bookings.

Food and Drink

The camp is self catering and has a fully equipt kitchen. If you don't fancy cooking you are within walking distance of local restaurants, cafes and a take away pizzeria.

Surfing at Surf Camp - Seignosse

The south west beach breaks of France can produce some of Europe's best waves, with the autumn, winter and spring seasons receiving the most powerful & consistent swell. However it is the summer months when warm, bath like water blends with fun smaller swells to equate to long summer surf days where it is possible to surf from 5.30am till 11.30pm everyday! The quality of the sand banks is down to the unusual formations called "baines" - circular lagoons of sand in the line up, created by currents refracting and eddying off the coast.

Due to the long sandy beach, consistent swell it is advisable to keep checking the waves. What an be nothing more than a dribble in the morning can soon turn into world class waves by the afternoon. It pays to be on top of the surf during the summer months. More advanced surfers will choose to come to France during the months of March, April, May and September, October and November. the classic months for France, Spain and Portugal when a more active Atlantic is producing stronger swells.