Les Bourdaines (Seignosse)

Les Bourdaines is an exposed Landes beach/jetty break in Seignosse, known for hollow, powerful peaks that can deliver both left and right waves when sandbars cooperate. Swell tends to start working from under 1 meter and can build to well over 2.5 meters, with ride lengths typically short-to-medium (often under 50 meters, but up to roughly 50–150 meters on better days). When the East wind is offshore, it helps clean the wave faces and improve wave shape. Across sources, optimal swell directions cluster around the West to North-West quadrant, with reported working swell height commonly in the ~0.5–2.5 meter range. The wave can transition between peeling and hollow depending on how the sandbar sets up; however, it’s consistently described as a classic, regular beach break in this region. Large swell can also bring closure behavior (including the possibility of closing out when swell rises to around/over ~3 meters), so timing and selection matter. Safety-wise, baïnes (rip currents) are described as very common here, and the shorebreak can be strong. Rocks and wooden jetties are also noted hazards, especially when waves reorganize close to the structure. In warm months, sea lice are reported; a full wetsuit or rash vest is recommended to reduce exposure. During July and August, water sports should remain outside the marked swimming areas, and kitesurfing has additional restrictions around swimmers. Seasonally, the spot is best around autumn, with October highlighted as a top month and overall favorable conditions running from September through spring. Wind conditions are typically favorable from an easterly direction (offshore), with afternoon sea-breeze patterns described during warmer months (reported window roughly 14:00–19:00). Weekend crowds tend to be busier, while weekdays are often calmer.