Are you a surfing fan and you love discovering the swell and waves of each surf spot in the south west of France? Le Soleil d’Or, campsite on the beach of Vendays-Montalivet with direct access to the North beach, reveals the most beautiful places to surf in Gironde, which surf schools give lessons to learn how to tame the wave and where to rent surfing equipment. On your boards for your surf session in Montalivet!
Where to surf in Vendays-Montalivet?
If you are a surfing enthusiast who loves to challenge the waves with your board, the south west of France is made for you. Find THE ideal spot for surfing during your stay in Gironde and go to these beaches when the tides, weather and wind direction are favorable for taking out your board:
- The beaches of Vendays-Montalivet: with 12 kilometers of beach (central, northern and southern beaches), discover the surf spot in Montalivet that will thrill you.
- Enjoy the waves around Montalivet: the surrounding towns each offer you a dream surf spot to brave the swell – Pin Sec beach, Soulac-sur-Mer beach or Hourtin Plage.
5 schools to learn to surf in Gironde
Although surfing can be practiced as an amateur, it remains a discipline that is learned and practiced depending on the time of year, the weather forecast, the direction of the wind and the tides. In addition, surfing requires complete equipment to avoid any risk (board with leash, wetsuit to avoid thermal shock with the water temperature, etc.). To best understand how to ride the wave and do it safely, discover the best surf schools in Montalivet, which open their lessons to different age groups:
- Montasurf School
- Carakas Surf School
- École de surf Bliss Surf School
- Helio Surf Club Montalivet
- Summer Surf Surf & Yoga Camp Montalivet
Each surf school teaches you, through educational courses, to no longer be afraid of the water, its swell or its impressive waves.
Surf equipment rental in Vendays-Montalivet
If you take surf lessons in Montalivet, you may not yet have your own equipment. In addition to providing surf lessons, the Montasurf school and Carakas Surf School offer board and equipment rental:
- Surfboard / longboard / softboard rental: surfboard with leash
- Bodyboard rental: board for belly surfing
- Fin rental for bodyboarding
- Rental of a surf suit: to fall into the water without being bothered by the temperature
- Stand-up paddle rental: classic or XL paddle for paddle with friends
The summer period is fast approaching and you want to take advantage of it to go surfing in Montalivet? Discover all the surf spots in Gironde, from Vendays-Montalivet to Bordeaux or Lacanau! Want to practice with your friends? Paddleboarding is an excellent alternative that, in our opinion, you will really like! What if you are a beginner in surfing? Many surf schools are available in the region and provide lessons to teach you all the best practices. Finally, to rest after facing the swell and the waves, relax in our campsite on the beach of Vendays-Montalivet!