Overview
On the Opal Coast, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage offers a large sandy beach with a real surfing culture and a lot of people as soon as the conditions align. The spot works best with a southwest to west wind, side-on to onshore, with flat water in the sandbanks and then choppy water and waves as the wind picks up. You need to be mindful of the tides, as the playground changes a lot and the area can become narrower at high tide, especially near the waterfront. It’s a fairly versatile spot, frequented by beginners as well as more experienced riders, but it requires skill when the shorebreak, waves, and current strengthen. In winter, the water is cold and the spot tends to have a more committed session vibe, while summer attracts more people around the allowed areas.