Biville (La Hague)
- Wave, Shortboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Small waves, Medium waves
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Biville (La Hague) is a west-facing, sandy beach break on the Cotentin Peninsula with a large beach and clean water. It’s described as exposed and, for surfing specifically, a spot that does not work very often; when it does, it can present multiple peaks along the dunes and generally good wave quality. For waves, conditions are reported to start working at less than 1 meter and hold up to 2 meters and beyond. Surf is best on low and mid tide (with rising tide also noted as a favorable tide position). One description highlights that waves can become punchy and hollow at low tide, and that it tends to close out on larger swells (above roughly 2.5 meters). Wind for kitesurfing is strongest from the south through southwest (S, SSW, SW), with a broader wind direction range also reported to include W/NW. Typical wind speeds are described around 15–30 knots, with moderate gusts; wind reliability is reported as high in winter. The overall seasonal best window includes autumn through early spring. Access is by car with a drive to the Biville area followed by entering the dunes for parking and a long walk down to the beach. Safety warnings emphasize swimmers, fisher nets, stones/rocks at low tide, strong tidal currents, and shore break—plus an additional caution about unexploded ordnance in the dunes.
- Spacious sandy beach with easy beach access
- Kitesurfing favored with S–SW winds
- Surf works sometimes; best with W/NW swell and low–mid tide
- Spacious sandy beach launch area
- Good wave quality when it lines up
- Atlantic wind/wave exposure with a defined seasonal wind window
- Exposed conditions; can be dangerous with strong currents and shore break
- Works only sometimes for surfing
- Long, steep walk through dunes with gear
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW
- Wind Range
- 15–30 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Wind described as frontal in winter conditions; strong Atlantic exposure typical of the area.
- Reliability
- high-in-winter
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gusts reported.
- Best Months
- January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 7–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves, Medium waves
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach.
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Small — Water reported as small to medium (and sometimes bigger) waves depending on conditions.
- Launch
- Big — Very-spacious sandy beach with extensive shallow tidal flats (launch difficulty reported as easy).
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Launch is described as easy for the sandy beach entry.
Through the year
Usually very quiet; slightly more visitors in July and August.
Rain is frequent throughout the year, with more storms in November and December.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Wave and freeride kitesurfing on a spacious sandy beach with Atlantic swell potential.
- Kite Sizes
- 7–12 m²
Wave riding and bump-and-jump; gear walk through dunes is demanding.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.2–5.7 m²
Feasible but challenging due to shore break and wave energy; water is deep enough close to shore.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Foil friendly reported as yes.
- Min Depth
- 1.5m
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Exposed beach break that does not work very often; multiple peaks along the dunes.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- NW, W, SW
- Swell Height
- 1–2 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low, Mid — Best on low and mid tide; also noted that rising tide position can be suitable.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed beach break with little shelter; works best on west or northwest swells.
- Wind Effect
- East or Northeast winds groom the waves.
- Bigger Swell
- Tends to close out above 2.5 meters.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality reported as good.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Moderate wave power.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Hollow/fun described in other references; works as peeling at best conditions.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peeling waves; can be punchy and hollow at low tide.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Normal ride length described as short to normal depending on swell and tide.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Waves can be punchy and hollow at low tide. Typical ride length described as short to about 50–150m in good conditions.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Biville (La Hague) in the full forecast view.
Biville (La Hague) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–32 ktsGusts 49 kts
- Direction
- WSW237°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2432 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–3.3 m9s period
- Temperature
- 8–17 °C
Over the next 7 days, Biville (La Hague) is forecast for daytime winds of 4–32 kts, peaking around 32 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 49 kts. The prevailing direction is WSW. Waves run 0.5–3.3 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- swimmers
- fisher nets
- stones
- strong-currents
- shore-break
- rocks-at-low-tide
- unexploded-ordnance-warning-in-dunes
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Lifeguards are seasonal (reported as such for the area/spot context).
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — No permanent coastguard base was documented for the exact area in one source; served by regional sea rescue services.
- Emergency Info
- Call 196 for sea rescue (CROSS) or 112 for general emergencies.
Rules of the spot
Respect the protected nature reserve of the dunes; stay on designated paths.
- no-kiting-in-swimming-zones-in-summer
- The walk from the parking through the dunes is long and steep; pack light gear.
- The spot is best at low to mid tide; high tide can submerge the usable beach area.
- Respect designated paths through the dunes.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
- Nearest Town
- La Hague
- Parking
- Free parking available at the top of the dunes, followed by a walk down to the beach.
- Access
- From Cherbourg, drive west on D904 toward Vasteville, then north to Biville. In Biville, drive southwest and then west through the dunes to reach the parking lot near the beach.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Camping and small guesthouses in surrounding La Hague villages.
- Food & Drink
- Local shops and cafes in Beaumont-Hague; no facilities directly on the beach.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Biville (La Hague)?
The best overall months at Biville (La Hague) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The best wind months are January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Biville (La Hague)?
Biville (La Hague) works with S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Biville (La Hague)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Biville (La Hague): Kitesurfing: 7–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.2–5.7 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 15–30 kts.
What skill level is Biville (La Hague) suitable for?
Biville (La Hague) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Windsurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Advanced · Surfing: Beginner to Intermediate.