Plage de Marinella
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Marinella beach, located in Anglet on the Basque coast, is a very cosmopolitan spot that attracts a varied audience. Families, children, and surfers of all levels gather here to enjoy the long beach and its beautiful waves.
It is a favored meeting place with a friendly atmosphere. The beach is lined with green spaces and offers easy access from the center of Anglet.
The spot is known for its fine sand and conditions suitable for both beginners and advanced surfers depending on the tides.
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Marinella beach is oriented facing west, which favors side-on or side-shore winds from the NW or W, the most effective for kitesurfing. Onshore winds from the south can create chop but remain manageable. Launching is done directly from the fine sand, easy even for beginners, with a wide launch area to the north of the beach.
The water state varies with the tides: at low tide, you can stand for a long time and the gradual bottom is ideal for training, while at high tide, the water rises quickly and the spot becomes more spacious. The main navigation area extends 500m wide, but you must remain vigilant near monitored swimming areas. In case of NW swell, waves of 1 to 2m form, making the spot more wave than flat.
Local peculiarity: the proximity of the jetties to the south requires navigating wide to avoid prohibited areas. Nearby surf schools sometimes offer kite sessions as a complement, but check the monitoring schedules.
Sources :ecoledesurf-anglet.com · glissexperience.com · anglet-tourisme.com · fr.surf-forecast.com
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