Surf spot

Tardinghen

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Country: France, Normandy
Coordinates: 50.8736, 1.6195

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Wind speed (km/h)	7.9	14	15.6	25.4	28.1	28	27.7	24.8	21.3	20.7	24.6	26.7	20.8	21.8	18.9	8.7	6.9	11.5	11.2	13	17.8	19.4	16.4	15.1	13.3	13.4	14.1	21.5	23.9	24.5	23.4	21.3	17.8	12.9	13.4	19.4	19.1	21.7	14.6	21.3	19	24.1	25.7	30.4	33.1	31.9	22.5	20	25.2	17.3	17.7	19.6	21.7	23.4	18.4	17.6
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Tardinghen is a coastal surf spot on the Opal Coast in northern France, near the Pas-de-Calais area rather than Normandy proper. It’s known for long sandy beaches, open exposure to the North Sea/English Channel swell, and a shifting sandbank setup that can produce fun, punchy beach-break waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beach break over sand
Best swell: North to northwest
Wind: Cleanest with offshore or light east/southeast winds
Ability level: Beginner to intermediate on smaller days; can get powerful and challenging when bigger
Crowds: Usually less crowded than major French Atlantic surf zones, but popular when conditions are good

Conditions

Tardinghen works best on a solid swell with favorable wind and tide. Like many northern French beach breaks, the waves can be highly changeable because the sandbanks move with storms and seasons. On the right day, it can offer: - Fast, peaky waves - Short, punchy rides - Some sectiony but playful peaks across the beach

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter generally bring the most consistent and powerful surf
Spring and summer can still deliver smaller, more manageable surf

Environment

The spot sits in a scenic, windswept stretch of coastline with dunes and wide beaches. It has a raw, exposed feel, and conditions can change quickly with weather and tides.