Hossegor 2025 Surf Competition - October Agenda

On the Landes coastline, All Saints' Day this year rhymes with swell and adrenalin: from October 24 to November 2, 2025, the 61st edition of the French Surfing Championships takes over the sandbanks of Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton. Nearly 550 competitors, from U23 categories to the eagerly-awaited Open, will compete for ten national titles in a festive atmosphere that goes far beyond sporting performance alone. The tenth historic stopover in the Landes region since 1964, the event capitalizes on the heritage of the first French competitions, while giving a voice to a new wave of talent, particularly in shortboarding, the flagship discipline. A platform of expression for established figures and up-and-comers alike, the event is accompanied by cultural events, educational workshops and societal initiatives supported by the Fédération Française de Surf, including a spotlight on women's surfing, discovery sessions on para surfing and conferences on coastal preservation. The public will be able to enjoy longboard, bodyboard and bodysurf demonstrations, before extending the festivities with night markets and concerts along the coast. Less than two hours from Bordeaux, the resorts of the Landes region intend to take advantage of the crowds to remind everyone that their autumn hits have nothing to envy the queens of the Pacific.

• Date: October 24 - November 2, 2025, peak swell expected around Halloween.

• Spots: Gravière, Nord, Estagnots and VVF, three jewels of Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton.

• Participants: 550 athletes, 10 disciplines, Open and Junior categories.

• Entertainment: open-air screenings, sliding village, free initiations, concerts.

• Ticketing info: free access, details via all official information.

Hossegor surf competition October 2025: 61st French championships on the Landes' legendary spots

In the Landes region of France, autumn 2025 promises to be a living tribute to the golden age of French snowboarding. For the tenth time, the championships will make a stopover in Hossegor, the scene of legendary jousting since the 1960s. Heats start at La Gravière, famous for its tubes as hollow as Pipeline. Competitors, equipped with contest-size boards, will attempt to add their names to the winners' lists alongside the icons celebrated on French champions.

Between two series, the public can relive the highlights thanks to this video teaser which retraces six decades of achievements and material innovations.

• Shortboard: expected duel between 2024 champions and new Tahitian generation highlighted by young Polynesians.

• Bodyboarding & bodysurfing: shifting sand conditions focusing on wave reading.

• Kneeboarding and skimboarding: niche disciplines, but spectacular on the water's edge.

The following section details the unifying impact of a gathering that opens its arms to all surfing enthusiasts.

A unifying sporting event: a variety of disciplines and the best surfers come together in Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton

With ten disciplines combined, the competition illustrates the plurality of surfing culture. Hossegor plays host to the chiselled trunk of longboarding, while Seignosse becomes the scene of Sup Surfing and spectacular tandem surfing, a practice where balance and choreography mingle. On Capbreton's Prévent beach, bodyboarders and bodysurfers enjoy a nervous shore-break.

The Fédération Française also promotes diversity through targeted initiatives:

1. Surf Au Féminin“ program and masterclasses led by courses for all levels.

2. Inclusive sessions of excellence in adapted surfing which put the spotlight on para surfing competitors.

3. Round-table discussions on the ecological transition around the Landes dune.

Follow the full program, the 20 Minutes guide details tide times and formats. As for atmosphere, Presselib already evokes excitement that's gripping the pediments of Basque-Landes.

Festivities, entertainment and surfing heritage: enjoy the unique experience of the French Championships in October 2025 in the Landes region of France.

Attending the series is great, but immersing yourself in the atmosphere is even better. In addition to the official village facing Hossegor's marine lake, visitors will be able to stroll around craft stands, discover the celebrating the waves or try out the latest eco-responsible wetsuits from local brand All In. For those wishing to extend their stay, visit the agenda Tourism Landes lists accommodation still available.

• Free concerts every evening on the Seignosse seafront.

• Guided tours of the coastal dune and erosion awareness workshops.

• Vintage trophy on single-fine boards for a taste of the 70’s.

According to Landes Atlantique Sud office, More than 40,000 visitors are expected. The economic spin-offs reinforce the attractiveness of the region, while reminding us that preserving this ecosystem remains the key to a sustainable future for surfing in the Landes.

What's the best way to get to the spots during the event?

The easiest way to do this is by bike, or by taking the free shuttle bus between Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton; car parking is limited to preserve the dune.

Do I need to make a reservation to attend the finals?

Access to the beaches is free. Only VIP areas require a reservation, to be made via the official website from September 1, 2025.

How can I follow the results live?

A live-score will be available on the federal app and on the giant screen in the village, complemented by daily stories on the @surfingfrance Instagram account.

Are initiations offered to children?

Yes, approved local schools offer supervised sessions every morning, including equipment, from age 6 upwards.

Are pets allowed on site?

Dogs on a leash are tolerated outside the competition zones, but are not allowed on the central beach during the heats.