The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is getting ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the French Surf Championships 2025, This year's event is set to be the toughest in three decades. For ten days, the sacred triangle of Hossegor-Seignosse-Capbreton will see eleven disciplines and over 500 riders in action, including shortboarders, longboarders, bodyboarders and para surfers. The legendary line-ups of the Southland coast are set to welcome a swell of visitors, media and top sponsors.
Calendar & key spots for the 2025 French Surfing Championships
From October 24 to November 2, each spot will play a strategic card according to swell and tide conditions. The fast-tubing beachbreaks of the Nord, the precision of the Santocha reef and the more playful shoulders of the Estagnots make up the triptych chosen by the French Surfing Federation.
- Hossegor: La Nord & La Gravière for the Open shortboard.
- Seignosse: Les Estagnots for longboard and SUP waves.
- Capbreton: Santocha for bodyboarding, kneeboarding and para surfing.
| Day | Main spotlight | Programmed disciplines | Check-in time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/10 | La Nord | Shortboard Open - R1 | 07 h 30 |
| 25/10 | La Gravière | Shortboard Open - R2 | 08 h 00 |
| 26/10 | Les Estagnots | Longboard & SUP waves | 09 h 00 |
| 27/10 | Santocha | Bodyboard & Kneeboard | 07 h 00 |
| 28/10 | Santocha | Para surf & Para surf adapted | 08 h 30 |
| 29-30/10 | La Nord / backup Culs-Nus | Weather reports | To be confirmed |
| 31/10 | Les Estagnots | Longboard & SUP Finals | 09 h 00 |
| 01-02/11 | La Gravière | Shortboard finals | 07 h 30 |
Line-ups selected for ten days of competition
La Nord plays the autumnal big-barrel card, while Santocha relies on its ultra-regular rocky bounce to secure bodyboarding. Les Estagnots offers a longer, cleaner peak, ideal for nose riding. The system includes backups to Culs-Nus or La Sud to guarantee a continuous show. Competitors will have real-time access to the calendar via the Stact app and a relay. Sosh on dedicated WhatsApp groups.
Discipline by discipline: level of play and headliners
The 2025 line-up promises an XXL cast. In Open shortboarding, the post-Olympic generation arrives sharpened up; in longboarding, the designers are back on the hunt for points on the WSL circuit. Not forgetting SUP, bodysurfing, kneeboarding and adapted para surfing, which gain in exposure every year.
- Shortboard Open: 2024 finalists return, boards signed All Mer Surfboards.
- Longboard men & women: duel between stamped riders Oxbow and Volcom.
- Bodyboarding: Santochian brigade led by the Hossegor Surf Club.
- Para surfing: Tya Zebrowski, already featured in this issue, is expected to be present. dedicated article.
| Discipline | Champion(ne) 2024 | Current WSL rankings | Boards & Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | Maël Laborde | Top 50 Challenger | Rip Curl / All Mer |
| Longboard | Lola Dupont | Top 15 WLT | Roxy / Oxbow |
| Bodyboard | Tristan Carmouze | IBC Top 10 | Quiksilver / Science |
| Para surf | Aïcha Ziani | NO. 2 ISA | Volcom / CustomShred |
Shortboard Open, Longboard & Co.
Local shapers confirm a trend towards more compact outlines to take the autumn punch. Single fin 9’4’ longboards are back in vogue, thanks to the retro glide fuelled by recent edits.
Organization & logistics: how the Landes coast is moving upmarket
The 2025 edition marks the tenth time that the «France» have set foot on the Landes coast. To absorb the flow of 513 athletes, the MACS community of communes has reinforced bicycle parking facilities and installed waste sorting stations. The temporary changing rooms are based on the concept developed by All in Microfiber ponchos offered to competitors to limit the use of disposable towels.
- Electric shuttles between spots.
- Cashless wristbands for catering.
- 5G connection Sosh dedicated to livestreaming.
- Interactive weather panels from Windy.
| Infrastructure | Capacity | Partner | Objective CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle parking | 750 racks | Quiksilver Foundation | -25 % |
| Shuttles | 6 e-minibuses | Rip Curl Planet | -18 % |
| Sorting stations | 32 points | Roxy x Surfrider | -40 % |
| Eco lockers | 1,500 passages/day | All in | -30 % |
Eco-responsibility and industrial partnerships
The organizers have signed up to a Plastic Free charter drawn up with Surfrider Foundation, and each rider receives a reusable kit. Logistics rely on the proximity of the port of Capbreton for deliveries, reducing road traffic and the overall carbon footprint.
Focus on Aquitaine's up-and-coming talent
The Aquitaine region continues to dominate: a quarter of those selected have a licence with the Hossegor Surf Club or the Biarritz Surf School. In the U18 category, brothers Martin and Lucas Duportal were the top finishers on the junior circuit.
- U16: Lucas Duportal, redoubtable backside at La Gravière.
- U18: Jeanne Martin, regular frontside air-reverse.
- Young Para-surfer: Louis Clément, double ISA medallist.
- Adapted surfing: Line Benchetrit, ambassador of the Excellence program.
| Athlete | Category | Club | 2024 results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duportal | U16 | Hossegor Surf Club | 1ᵉʳ Junior Pro Espinho |
| Jeanne Martin | U18 | Biarritz Surf School | 1ᵉʳ Pro Junior Biscarrosse |
| Louis Clément | Para surf | Hossegor Surf Club | ISA silver medal |
| Line Benchetrit | Adapted surfing | Capbreton Surf Club | Gold medal France 2024 |
Talents & para surfing
The juniors benefit from shared coaching; their program includes internships in Tahiti, an initiative described in detail in this light. In para-surfing, France is aiming for the top of the European rankings, buoyed by advances in equipment and increased support.
Economic and media impact for the Landes coast
Between accommodation, catering and surfwear shopping, the 2025 edition is expected to generate over €12m in direct spin-offs, boosted by the presence of iconic brands such as Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Roxy, Oxbow and Volcom. Studies carried out after the 2024 edition show a 28 % increase in business volume for local surfshops.
- Accommodation expenditure: +18 % vs 2024.
- Sales of equipment & boards: + 34 %.
- Streaming audience: 3.2 M cumulative views.
- Hashtag #FranceSurf2025: 1.8 M hits in nine days.
| Segment | 2024 | Forecast 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting | 8,1 M€ | 9,6 M€ | + 18 % |
| Catering | 2,4 M€ | 3,0 M€ | + 25 % |
| Surfshops | 3,9 M€ | 5,2 M€ | + 34 % |
| Media & content | 1,3 M€ | 2,1 M€ | + 62 % |
Audience, spin-offs, sponsors
The livestream will be produced in 4K HDR, with technical analysts and the integration of GPS board-mounted datas, replayed live on partner channels. The digital activation includes a custom board contest. All Mer Surfboards and highlighting the Landes Open circuit to keep the momentum going after the competition.
How do I get VIP box seats?
VIP tickets can only be purchased via the official online ticketing service of the French Surfing Federation. A pre-sale is open to members from September 15.
Can I stream the competition for free?
Yes, the 4K livestream will be broadcast on the federal platform and replayed on the FranceSurf YouTube channel with bilingual commentary.
What eco-responsible measures have been put in place?
Electric shuttles, sorting stations, a ban on single-use plastics and carbon offsetting through a dune replanting program.
Are dogs allowed on the beach during the event?
The Soorts-Hossegor town council is banning pets from the competition areas between 9 am and 7 pm for safety reasons.
Is there a program of events for the general public?
Yes: sunset concerts, shaping demonstrations, surf-skate initiations and climate conferences, detailed on the official online agenda.
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