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Age-appropriate activities make it easy for children to join in, make friends and enjoy a little independence in a welcoming camp environment.
Family Surf Holidays in France
Family Surf Camp Biscarrosse, France
Give your family a week they will genuinely remember: Atlantic waves, long beach days, pine forests, comfortable lodge accommodation and proper time together on the southwest coast of France.
Biscarrosse-Plage · French Atlantic Coast · Approximately 600 metres from the beach
600m
From the Atlantic beach
Family Ready
Accommodation and activities
Ages 6+
Optional children’s surf courses
All Levels
Beginner to advanced coaching
Full Board
Meals during your stay
The family holiday everyone enjoys
A Family Surf Holiday Without Compromising On Comfort
Imagine starting the day watching your children catch their first waves, spending the afternoon around the pool and ending the evening together beneath the pine trees. This is an active family holiday where everyone gets an adventure and parents still get time to relax.
The camp sits within a four-star campsite close to the dunes at Biscarrosse-Plage. Your family has its own comfortable lodge with separate bedrooms, private facilities, kitchen space and a veranda, giving you the social atmosphere of a surf camp without giving up the privacy and convenience of a proper family base.
Nobody needs previous surfing experience. Optional courses are matched to age and ability, so a nervous beginner, an adventurous child and a parent who already surfs can all enjoy the week without anyone feeling held back or pushed beyond their confidence.
- Comfortable family lodge accommodation
- Full-board catering during the week
- Optional surf coaching for adults and children
- Swimming pool, sports areas and playground facilities
- Yoga, outdoor fitness and space to unwind
More than a week beside the beach
Why Families Love Biscarrosse
Children make friends, spend more time outdoors and gain confidence, while parents can slow down knowing the beach, meals, activities and accommodation are all close together.
Space To Play
Instead of another week centred around screens, younger guests can bounce, play, explore and spend their days outdoors between surf sessions and family time.
Pool & Sports Facilities
Cool off together at the pool or let the children burn off their remaining energy with football, volleyball, table tennis and other family-friendly sports.
Time To Slow Down
Read beside your lodge, enjoy a quiet drink beneath the pine trees or simply do nothing for a while. The holiday has enough going on for the children without parents having to organise every minute.
Make this the summer they remember
Surf Together. Eat Together. Switch Off Together.
Years from now, your children may not remember another ordinary hotel week. They will remember the holiday where they stood on a surfboard for the first time, walked home sandy and smiling, made new friends and could not stop talking about the next day's waves.
Your own family base
Family Lodge Accommodation In Biscarrosse
Join the relaxed atmosphere of a surf camp, then return to a private family space where children can sleep and parents can enjoy the veranda, a quiet drink and some genuine downtime.
Separate Bedrooms
Separate sleeping spaces mean children can settle after a full day outdoors while parents still have room to relax and enjoy the evening.
Private Facilities
Private bathroom facilities, kitchen space and practical storage remove the small stresses that can make family travel feel like hard work.
Your Own Veranda
Start with breakfast outside, return for a quiet afternoon after surfing and enjoy the veranda once the children are settled for the evening.
The French Atlantic experience
Family Surf Lessons In Biscarrosse
Adults, teenagers and younger children can learn at the right level, so every member of the family gets their own sense of achievement while still sharing the experience together.
Everyone Can Have Their Own Surf Journey
Biscarrosse-Plage offers a sandy Atlantic beach break where complete beginners can experience the excitement of their first ride while more experienced family members continue building confidence and progressing their surfing.
Children Aged 6–10
Specially adapted courses use age-appropriate coaching and smaller
groups to help younger children feel safe, included and proud of
every small step forward.
Teenagers & Adults
Adults and older children can start from the beginning or build on
previous experience, without needing the whole family to book the
same course level.
Equipment Provided During Lessons
Surfboards and wetsuits suitable for the lesson and participant
are provided as part of booked surf courses.
Surf Lessons Are Optional
Build the holiday around your family rather than forcing everyone
into one programme. Add the most suitable course only for the
family members who want to surf.
Life beside the Atlantic
A Week Of Waves, Sunshine And Family Adventures
Less planning, more holiday
Fresh Food And Relaxed Family Meals
Meals are part of the holiday, not another task for parents. With the main catering organised, there is less shopping, less planning and more time to enjoy the beach and each other.
Start with a varied breakfast, prepare lunch for the day's adventures and return for an evening meal where families can unwind, reconnect and hear every detail about the waves, games and new friends made that day.
The catering includes a mixture of fresh produce, familiar family favourites and varied options. Plant-based requirements can be requested in advance.
- Breakfast buffet
- Prepare-your-own packed lunch
- Light lunchtime snack
- Evening dinner
- Plant-based options available by request
Clear and easy to understand
What Is Included In Your Family Surf Camp Holiday?
Your quote clearly confirms the accommodation, catering and activities included for your chosen dates, so you know exactly what your family is booking before paying.
- Seven-night family accommodation
- Breakfast and packed-lunch preparation
- Light lunchtime camp snack
- Evening meals during the programme
- Selected children’s activities
- Five yoga sessions for eligible guests
- Access to the camp outdoor gym
- Use of campsite pool and sports facilities
- Support from the local camp team
- Easy access to Biscarrosse beach
Optional extras: adult surf courses, teenager surf courses, children’s surf courses, SUP activities, local excursions and accommodation upgrades.
Beach, forest and freshwater lakes
Discover Biscarrosse And The Landes Coast
Biscarrosse gives families the excitement of Atlantic surfing alongside the space, nature and slower pace that make a holiday feel like a genuine escape.
Long sandy beaches, high dunes, cycling routes, pine forests and freshwater lakes give you plenty of ways to shape the week. Explore together, spend a slow day beside the water or let the children choose the next small adventure.
Bordeaux is the main international gateway for many visitors, with Biscarrosse located southwest of the city. Families travelling by car can also combine the holiday with other destinations along the French Atlantic coast.
- Wide Atlantic beaches
- Biscarrosse freshwater lakes
- Forest walks and cycling routes
- Local cafés, shops and restaurants
- Family attractions and water activities
Book with Outer Reef
How To Book Your Biscarrosse Family Surf Holiday
Tell us what matters to your family and we will help match your dates, lodge and optional surf courses, removing the guesswork before you commit.
Tell Us About Your Family
Share your preferred dates, family size, children's ages and who wants to surf. This helps us recommend a week that fits your family rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package.
Receive Your Best Option
We will confirm availability, recommend the most suitable lodge and explain the package and lesson choices clearly, so comparing the options feels straightforward.
Secure Your Holiday
Once everything feels right, secure your holiday and start looking forward to first waves, beach days and a week with far less to organise.
Southwest France
Family Surf Camp Location In Biscarrosse
The camp is near Biscarrosse-Plage on the Landes coast, within easy reach of the beach, lakes and the town’s family facilities.
Before you book
Family Surf Camp Biscarrosse FAQs
Do we need previous surfing experience?
No. Optional courses are available for complete beginners as well
as surfers who already have experience and want to progress.
What age can children start surf lessons?
Special children’s surf courses are available from age six.
Different course structures apply to children aged 6–10 and older
children or teenagers.
Are surf lessons included in the accommodation price?
Surf lessons are normally optional and added according to the age,
experience and preferences of each family member. Your quote will
clearly show the accommodation package and any selected lessons.
How far is the camp from the beach?
The family surf camp is approximately 600 metres from the Atlantic
beach at Biscarrosse-Plage.
What type of accommodation is available?
Family lodge and mobile-home-style options are available. These
generally include separate bedrooms, private facilities, kitchen
space and an outdoor veranda. Availability depends on your dates
and family size.
Are meals included?
The core package includes catering such as breakfast, packed-lunch
preparation, a light lunch option and evening meals. Exact
inclusions will be confirmed in your quotation.
Can we request plant-based meals?
Plant-based catering can be requested. Please tell Outer Reef about
dietary requirements before booking so they can be confirmed with
the camp.
What is there to do away from surfing?
Families can enjoy the campsite swimming pool, playground, sports
facilities, yoga, outdoor gym, nearby lakes, forest routes, local
cafés and other attractions around Biscarrosse.
Are flights included?
Flights are not included. Outer Reef can provide the camp details
required to help you plan your own journey to southwest France.
Your next family story starts here
Make Your Next Family Holiday An Adventure
Tell us your dates, family size and who would like to surf. We will help you choose the right lodge and shape a holiday where children gain confidence, parents get genuine downtime and everyone comes home with stories worth remembering.
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