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Basque Country in focus this year — spot guides, wave reading and surf stories.
How to read a swell forecast: the complete guide to surfing better
Height, period, direction, wind, tide: learn to read a surf forecast like a local. The Swellr guide to never missing a good session again.
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Hossegor or Biarritz? How to choose your spot based on the conditions of the day
Big swells, offshore winds, low tide: depending on the conditions of the day, Hossegor and Biarritz are not in the same league. The Swellr guide to help you make the right choice.
Basque surfing: a story of water, wind, and identity
From the first boards in the 60s to the world competitions in Hossegor: Basque surfing is a culture in its own right. Swellr tells you its story.
La Gravière, Hossegor: Europe's Pipeline
Short tubes, shifting sandbanks, and treacherous currents: La Gravière in Hossegor is Europe's most feared and coveted beach break. Complete guide to the spot, ideal conditions, and what no one tells you before you go.
Vieux-Boucau, Grande Plage: the legacy of the Adour
Beach break with multiple peaks, treacherous channels, and the story of a diverted river: Vieux-Boucau is home to one of the best intermediate-advanced spots in the Landes. What the Adour left behind in 1578 is still waiting for you.
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