From October 17 to 25, 2026, Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse will host the 62nd French Surfing Championships. Nearly 550 participants are expected on the beaches of the Landes region for nine days of competition, with titles to defend and heats where every takeoff can count.
The French Surfing Championships bring together more than 500 participants in the Landes region
The breaks in southern Landes will be the stage for this major sporting event, organized across several categories and disciplines. Shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, bodysurf, kneeboard, SUP surfing, tandem surfing and para surfing are on the program, from Open events to Youth categories.
The heats are set to take place in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse, but the choice of beaches will depend on the swell and weather. Along this stretch of Atlantic coastline, the sandbanks can change the situation from one day to the next, so organizers will adjust the locations according to conditions.
Nine days of heats, from para surfing to Open shortboard
The schedule spreads events from Saturday, October 17 through Sunday, October 25. The first days spotlight para surfing, tandem surfing and several Open disciplines, before the Youth categories and shortboard heats take center stage.
Schedules and venues may change depending on water conditions. For competitors and spectators alike, following organizers’ announcements will be just as essential as reading conditions at the lineup.
| Dates | Announced events |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 | Para surfing, tandem surfing, Open longboard, Open SUP surfing, Open bodysurf and Open kneeboard |
| Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20 | Youth shortboard, longboard, SUP surfing and bodysurf |
| Wednesday, October 21 | Youth shortboard, longboard and bodyboard |
| Thursday, October 22 | Youth shortboard, longboard and bodyboard, as well as Open shortboard |
| Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 | Open bodyboard, drop knee, Youth shortboard and longboard, Open shortboard |
This schedule sets the pace, but the heats remain dependent on weather and swell. To place this event in the local calendar, also find information on the French surfing championship and on the championship held in Hossegor.
Sam Piter and Hina Conradi put their titles on the line
In shortboard, reigning champion Sam Piter will face, among others, Jorgann Couzinet, a three-time winner of the event, and Justin Bécret, reported to be in form after a final in Ericeira. Gaspard Larsonneur, third in 2025, is also among the competitors capable of shaking up the hierarchy.
At Les Ondines, defending champion Hina Conradi will notably face Clémence Schorsch, the 2025 French junior champion. Naia Monte, Cheyenne Patino Ubeda, Rose Calvez, Lee-Ann Boudine and Lilou Rumiel round out a field where wave selection and consistency throughout the heats will be decisive.
What to watch during the competition
For spectators who want to keep an eye on the sporting stakes, a few reference points make it easier to follow the heats without losing track. Local conditions can reshuffle the deck: a beach offering more consistent peaks may sometimes favor a different strategy than a hollower, faster spot.
- Open shortboard: Sam Piter defends his title against experienced opponents and an in-form Justin Bécret.
- Les Ondines: Hina Conradi will face several competitors from the junior categories, including Clémence Schorsch and Naia Monte.
- The variety of disciplines: from para surfing to SUP surfing, the event brings together disciplines with distinct technical demands.
- Spot selection: the swell and sandbanks can change the location of the heats over the course of the event.
This diversity makes the championship unique: spectators move from one format to another, while each discipline has its own pace and way of reading the water.
The competition is part of the long surfing tradition of Landes, where knowledge of sandbanks, currents and peak positioning matters as much as the power of maneuvers. To further explore how to read the conditions, this article looks at the relationship between surfing and the ocean as a playground.
Practical information about the surfing event in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse
The events are scheduled from Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, on the beaches of the three towns. As competition sites may change depending on conditions, it is best to check the information provided by the organizers before heading to a spot.
With more than 500 male and female surfers expected, titles at stake and disciplines represented along the entire coastline, this event promises a great week of surfing in Landes. The weather window and wave quality will have the final say on how each heat unfolds.
When will the French surfing championships take place in Landes?
The 62nd edition is scheduled from Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse.
How many participants are expected?
Nearly 550 competitors are expected, meaning more than 500 participants for this sporting event.
Which disciplines are on the schedule?
The schedule includes shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, bodysurf, kneeboard, SUP surfing, tandem surfing and para surfing.
Can the spots and schedule change?
Yes. The events and selected beaches may change depending on the weather, swell and water conditions.