Anglet Corsaires (Anglet)

Plage des Corsaires (Anglet Corsaires) is an exposed sandy beach break in La Côte Basque known for fairly consistent surf and jetty-shaped sandbar peaks. The sandbanks shift between stone groynes (jetties), helping shape the peaks and commonly producing both left and right-hand waves when the W–NW swell is in. Wave size is typically reported around 1–3 meters, with wave power described as moderate and wave quality as good. Conditions are often peeling, and the spot is reported to work across all tides, with a common tip that it performs particularly well on a rising mid-tide to reduce the chance of the waves closing out. Wind for surfing is described as most favorable when coming from the east, which can groom the Atlantic swell. Conversely, west winds are noted to make conditions choppy and can lead to closing-out behavior. Overall, autumn is repeatedly highlighted as an especially good season, with October given as the best month by the spot guide data. Safety considerations are important: strong rip currents are common, especially near the stone groynes, and the groynes themselves can be hazardous if you drift too close. The shore break can become heavy at high tide, and the water can be quite crowded in summer and during holiday periods. Lifeguards are reported as seasonal, with emergency services available via 112.