Anglet/hossegor

[pegs]

hey, going to stay in anglet next week /or hopefully longer) im a bodyboarder and wondering if anyones been round the area (what waves to avoid or go to etc). also need to buy a board (any 2nd hand gear around there?) any help much appreciated. staying at the hi hostel in anglet if that means anything to. cheers

[MarcusJ]

Here's what you might get. It's a nice place to stay. These shots were taken in Autumn. It's worthwhile to organise some wheels and have a look around.

[bro]

lived there for 6 months and was staying in Anglet last week
surf ranged from 2 feet for most of the week and up to 6 foot for the last two days
there are at least 4 surf shops in Anglet alone and 4 times that in Hossegor plus more in Biarittz
I wouldn't buy 2nd hand too expensive eg boards (stand up) 2nd hand from 350 to 450 euros thats $560 to $720 so its expensive

no waves to avoid from Anglet north it is 100 miles of straight beach, south you get headlands and bays. Anglet picks up more swell than hossegor but get a car if you can and go for a drive

[bc]

The hostel's pretty good.
You can camp there, and use all the facilities, much better than sharing a dorm.
Short walk to the beach.
Mega supermarkets are the way to go for cheap food - you can cook at the hostel.

[pegs]

hows the water temp round now? only got me boardies (thinkin positive) 2nd hand wetties around? i can tough it out a bit, but not keen on an early in the cold.