As you can see from the picture, it’s obvious the 250kms of endless beach here in Les Landes contains many hidden gems, however finding them is another matter. With varying wind and swell conditions adding to tidal pushes of over 100 horizontal metres and 6-7 vertical metres, the beach landscape can change dramatically in a […]

The feeling of catching your first wave is like no other, and how amazing it is to share special moments like this with your family and friends. Being a family-run surf school, we understand how precious family time is and we invite you to share those special moments with us. At Boardingmania, we cater for […]

This year we are adding a ‘taster’ skate lesson to all surf camp stays so you can get a feel of what it’s like to surf on asphalt. We know all the best beginner spots and intermediate spots in and around your accommodation. You can also take more skate lessons on arrival. The long board […]

Up at 6.30 to make the most of the conditions. In the water at 8 and I was alone until 9 so it was worth it! Nice long rights with some opening barrels.

Big crunchy swell for the beginning of this weekend. Friday evening saw la Graviere working but it was super tricky with bigger sets rolling around in the lineup and 70 percent just closing out so you had to be prepared to take some beatings . Saturday morning and it was knocking on 30 deg again […]

Sunday 7th of April was a day to be remembered with 360cm of snow still on the north faces and 40cm of fresh powder all the way down to 1300m. Steel blue skies and sunny weather. A great way to end a great season. With over 9m of accumulated snow fall this season and an […]

Another amazing weekend here in South West France. Last Sunday we were enjoying 40 cm of fresh snow and today we were enjoying 35 deg on the beach!

Here are some photos from this week. It’s snowed 20cm and its still falling as I write. Tomorrow should lighten up with good weather for Sunday. All stations in the Pyrenees close Sunday. What a season! There’s still 3m20 of snow at 2400m. I reckon I got 20 good days this season with 4 world […]

Tuesday 19th Feb. High going mid tide. 2m westerly swell. Offshore wind all day. 20 deg in the sun. Crazy lefts going off! Heavy drop, speeding walls, smacking close out to finish. No one out! Beautiful

Here are a few pics from yesterday. Absolutely amazing waves as you can see. 17 degrees too.