Hossegor


World Tour and fun in the surf

Last night we had a great BBQ, and a great day watching the ASP World Tour. It’s all systems go for the Tour. We have been at the beach surfing alongside the pro’s, and watching them at Hossegor in the comp. We are off to Biarritz today to surf and hang out. It’s great weather [...]

Quiksilver Surf Showdown - August Bank Holiday weekend

The Quiksilver Surf Showdown at Fistral Beach, Newquay will take place over the August bank holiday weekend; the 29th and 30th of August.
It’s an innovative idea that sees 2 staff from each of the chosen UK & Ireland’s surf shops paired with 2 surfers from the UK’s finest 16 pro’s. These 8 teams will then [...]

8 weeks till France surf trip

8 weeks till France surf trip

Its only 8 weeks to go till our next surf holiday!
We will be driving the minibus down from Newquay to Portsmouth on the 7th September.  We cross the English Channel to Le Havre by ferry. We then drive down to Seignosse near Hossegor in South West France The journey is about 700 miles!
It’s very picturesque, passing through some amazing [...]

Planning begins for our September 2009 trip to France

Planning begins for our September 2009 trip to France

This week we have been considering our France surf tour. We’ve been planning logistics and where to surf.
There are plenty of spots to surf along the coast near Seignosse. Hossegor and Biarritz are well known, but there are plenty of other great places with less crowds and great waves.
Let us know what you want from [...]

2008 ASP World Tour - the perfect 10

2008 ASP World Tour - the perfect 10

Last week saw the start of the Quicksilver Pro-France www.aspworldtour.com/2008 and the arrival of the pros into town! This news brought a smile to the girl’s faces, and an increase in trips into Hossegor - for ice-cream

Pros were spotted everywhere, surfing the breaks early in the mornings, and at night in restaurants and [...]

Surf's been brilliant

Surf’s been brilliant

A couple of perfect days at Cotes des Basques near Biarritz on Monday and Tuesday. Perfect clean a-frames, and warm sunshine.  
Last night we went for a lovely meal at Cream cafe, and saw the Hobgood brothers - chillaxin with their children. A powercut called a halt to the night, which was going to be an open-mike night, [...]

Surf at Cotes des Basques this morning

Surf at Cotes des Basques this morning

After a busy few days setting up the remaining tents for all the Global Campers, the Global Surf Adventures team will be heading out to Cotes des Basques to check out what is reported to be near-perfect surf conditions.

The first new arrivals on Camp are due at Biarritz airport today, with the reminaing guests arriving over the coming week.

The [...]

Beautiful surf at les Bourdaines

Beautiful surf at les Bourdaines

Our first day was a busy one, having driven through the night to arrive at dawn to our surf camp. The area was looking beautiful as always, set amongst the pine trees on the edge of the forest.

Down at the beach it was equally inviting - the surf looked good and we got straight in [...]

Global Surf Adventures surf in France

Global Surf Adventures surf in France

Today West Coast Surfari and the Global Surf Adventures tours set off from Newquay heading for the beautiful surfing beaches of Seignosse in South West France. From the 9th to 29th September they will be exploring and surfing the many beach breaks along the south Landes region coastline.  

The surfing  forecast shows big swells over the coming days, so we are [...]