RULES OF THE PRACTICE OF SURFING

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THE PRACTICE OF SURFING IS FREE? HOWEVER YOU HAVE TO:

• Respect the swimming zones on the beaches
  
• Use an adapted equipment to your level and in a good shape
• Never surf when stormy (lightnings)
• Not overestimate your abilities and start your learning of surfing on spots where you have foothold.
  
• Respect the priority and  friendlyness reules in order to avoid accidents.
  
• Assist persons having difficulties
  
• Get informed about the local regulations (municipal by-law).

GENERAL RULE OF PRIORITY : 1 WAVE, 1 SURFER A and B can surf and have the priority on their respective wave

Surfer A has the priority on surfer B because he is the closest from the surge of the wave

A and B can surf and have the priority on their respective wave but must avoid any risks of crash

CONVIVIALITY RULE

• Never go on a wave if someone is ahead (surfer, swimmer).
• Always go round the impact zone to reach the line up

ALL what we don't have to do...

swimming zones

Get informations at the rescue station of the guarded beaches

priority rules

1 WAVE, 1 SURFER A and B can surf and have the priority on their respective wave

Surfer A has the priority on surfer B because he is the closest from the surge of the wave

A and B can surf and have the priority on their respective wave but must avoid any risks of crash

...and some more advices!

In practice, take the time to choose where you go surfing : the crowd in the water trivializes the problem, then you must observe the shape and size of the waves (hollow or soft) from the beach and not from the parking lot. An example : there are still many people at the spot of la Gravière in Hossegor and it is VERY radical !)
Your goal is to take waves, not to get mad or get scared! Do not hesitate to walk a little during the summer to surf alone, and do not always choose the most beautiful spot where the wave breaks the best, unless you want to surf with champions and your level allows you to do it! Otherwise ... a smaller wave which is a little less attractive but least populated will bring you more ride (because more available waves) and less frustration ! Consider your level and compare it to the one you see in the water!
Finally remember that surfing is practiced ALONE on a wave so do not paddle if someone already has it and do your best not to find you in the way of a surfer when you wait for a wave (which involves to paddle to the breaking zone rather than to the shoulder of the wave to give free passage) : the surfer appreciate especially your efforts and will leave the field free when it will be your turn ! If unfortunately you have violated the rules of priority, excuses are always welcome ...

And there is almost 16 hours to surf during the summer... so take your time ... there will always be a spot and a wave for you!