From September 20 to 28, the Landes coast will once again become the European epicenter of boardculture. Visit Quiksilver Festival 2025 brings together competition, freesurfing, live music and art on the same stage, all in the supercharged atmosphere of Hossegor. Here's everything you need to know before the first sets break on the Boiteux spot.
Quiksilver Festival 2025: five-star line-up and return of the GOAT
Rumors had been swirling since winter: Kelly Slater has validated his ticket to once again test the power of the Landes sandbanks. He will share the peak with waterman Kai Lenny, but also Frenchies on fire like Kauli Vaast and Joan Duru. The cast mixes legends, Olympic champions and hungry groms, with no pressure of WSL points, for a 100 % show.
- 24 hand-picked guests
- Reinforced parity for the Roxy Girls - Maud Le Car, Vahiné Fierro and Milla Coco Brown
- Local wildcards announced the day before each Surf Day
| Rider | Nationality | Speciality | Fun Fact 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Slater | USA | Tube Hunter | 30 years after his first victory at La Nord |
| Kai Lenny | Hawaii | Surf / Foil / SUP | Lined up Nazaré, Jaws and Hossegor in the same week in February |
| Kauli Vaast | France - Tahiti | Backhand Attack | Olympic gold at Teahupo'o last summer |
| Coco Ho | Hawaii | Style Queen | First visit to Hossegor since 2019 |
| Zeke Lau | Hawaii | Power Surf | Surf XL« finalist Capbreton |
To measure the progress of the new faces, take a look at the Rip Curl GromSearch Many of the qualifiers had already worked their way through the ranks before earning their invitation.
Archive video for heating
Before we hit the sand, a visual appetizer:
Free format: freesurfing, exhibition heats and spot des Boiteux
Born of the void left by the Quiksilver Pro France, the festival has swapped formatted WSL series for a flexible concept. Each morning, wave director Miky Picon decides on the format: twin-fin expression session, old-fashioned tag-team or classic priority heat. The judges count only on style and risk-taking.
- Spot/tide decisions announced at 7 a.m.
- Cornerstones: creativity, sharing, commitment
- No lycra required outside heats
| Parameter | Spot des Boiteux | Gravel pit | Bare Asses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best tide | Low tide | Quarter amount | Mid-tide |
| Wave type | Hollow tube, late take-off | Explosive short break | Longer walls |
| Current | Medium | Fort | Moderate |
| Accessibility | 5 min by bike from Place des Landais | 10 min. | 15 min |
Want to test the terrain after the festival? The « Which board for surfing La Nord »The "quiver" function helps you choose the right quiver.
Immersion with the locals
The public can watch the riders' preparations from the dune or via the live stream provided by Surf Session.
Day-by-day programme: nine sleepless nights guaranteed
Competitions and board sports culture come together in three towns: Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse. Impossible to check off everything, here are the highlights to make the most of the week.
- Opening Party - 20/09, Place des Landais: UK rock and punk vibes
- Beach Clean-Up - 09/24: ride & respect
- Surf For All - 09/26: para surfing and inclusion
- All Night Long Takeover - 27/09: techno closing until dawn
| Date | Spot/location | Highlight | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 20. | Plage du Boiteux | First Surf Day | Free |
| Sept. 22. | Capbreton - Ph'Art | Back to the Wall« screening» | Cinema admission |
| Sept. 24. | Hossegor - Quiksilver Store | Cash for Tricks skate | Free |
| Sept. 26. | Capzoo | Vans / Swatch skate session | Free |
| Sept. 28. | Plage du Boiteux | Last call barrels | Free |
To complete its agenda, the Surf-Hossegor.com will update the tide and parking reports every morning.
Skate, art and commitment: 360° boardculture
There's more to the week than the boards at Billabong or O'Neill to the water. The urban plateau is just as hot.
- element x Swatch demos with Gustavo Ribeiro and Lofti Lamaali
- Jean Jullien capsule exhibition - art boards and limited edition prints
- Ramp + Halfpipe Records DJ set, live mix + simultaneous grind
- Surf & Celluloid« 16 mm film workshops run by Surf Session
| Discipline | Location | Key time | Partner material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Demo | Penon, Seignosse | 27/09 - 14 h | Vans |
| Beach Clean | Capbreton/Hossegor | 24/09 - 14 h | Roxy |
| Art Expo | Boardriders Capbreton | Sept. 20-28. | Quiksilver |
| Handi-Surf | Santocha | 26/09 - 9 h | Rip Curl |
Do you need a two-wheeler to get you from one spot to the next? The electric micro-car featured in the dossier Citroën Ami Surf remains the most practical option for slaloming between Capbreton and Seignosse.
Practical info and tips for scoring the week
Between tides, parking and parties, organization can quickly turn into a wipe-out. Our regulars share their best practices.
- Encourage cycling: 15 km of safe cycle paths along the dune
- Shifting sandbanks: check bathymetry updates on site
- Free parking at Capbreton Casino before 10 a.m.
- Repairing a broken plug? Direction the best surf shop in Hossegor
- Local history fans: reread the dossier on the evolution of spotlights
| Service | Address | Opening Hours | Note riders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaper ding repair | Avenue des Pins Tranquilles | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | 4.8/5 |
| Secure bike parking | Place des Landais | 24/7 | 4.5/5 |
| Free shuttle bus | Capbreton ︎ Seignosse | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | 4.2/5 |
The following riders « Guadeloupe's surfers crowned French champions »They can also meet their heroes, invited for a tropical expression session.
When is the best time to watch Kelly Slater at Les Boiteux?
Insiders target the rising low tide, typically between 8 and 10 am when the westerly swell wedges short, hollow tubes.
Do I need a ticket for Surf Days?
No, the event is free. Only certain yoga and film workshops require a reservation in a partner store.
Can I follow the festival online?
Yes: live stream provided by Surf Session, with replays available every evening on the Quiksilver YouTube channel.
Where can I rent a board if my quiver breaks?
Several shops on Place des Landais offer rental and testing. Express repairs are carried out at the shaper on avenue des Pins Tranquilles.
Which brands will be presenting new products in the exhibition village?
Quiksilver, Roxy, Vans, O'Neill, Rip Curl and Billabong will unveil their neo-responsible 2026 collections.
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