Surf school since 2007
The watersports hotspot of the Arcachon Bay
Founded in 2007, Surf en Buch is the surf school of the Pays de Buch. We are based in the southern Arcachon Bay area, covering Arcachon, La Teste-de-Buch, Gujan-Mestras and Le Teich, as well as Biscarrosse.
Come and enjoy a surf lesson with a dynamic and fun team!
Our activities
Standard lessons
Private lessons
Kids lessons
Classic surf lessons
Committed to providing our students with the best possible conditions for learning to surf, our surf lessons are organized by skill level and age group on an ideal spot.
Our beautiful, unspoiled beaches are located south of La Teste-de-Buch or north of Biscarrosse Plage.
During the lesson, you will be placed in a group of up to 8 people, matched to your surfing level.
Private lessons
Aim for excellence
Do you have specific needs or requests and feel that close coaching is essential?
Whether you are an expert, intermediate, or beginner, we have the tools to help you understand your movements and give you plenty of tips to take you to the next level on the beaches of the Arcachon Bay.
We go into the water with you and guide you toward your perfect wave
Kids surf lessons
Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
For close supervision, our qualified instructors are supported by one or two assistant instructors. Children stay near the shore, where they can stand.
Surf lessons take place on a beautiful, unspoiled beach where we can choose the best spot for them between Arcachon and La Teste-de-Buch.
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Meet our team of instructors
Pioneers
- N2003: Paul Catalano becomes the first Arcachon local to hold dual State Diplomas in surfing and alpine skiing.
- N2007: Surf en Buch becomes the first surf school in the bay to operate as a mobile school up to Biscarrosse, and the first to use only foam surfboards.
- N2008: Surf en Buch becomes the first paddleboarding school in the bay.
- N2012: Surf en Buch becomes the first paddleboarding school to open a dedicated base in the southern bay. It also creates the first events dedicated to Stand Up Paddle.
- N2013: Surf en Buch becomes the first school to introduce giant paddleboarding sessions in Biscarrosse, La Salie, and across the bay.
- N2015: Surf en Buch becomes the first surf school in France to award level achievement medals and to use a 20-seat bus to transport its students.
- N2017: Oriane Valora joins the first federal training program for paddle instructors. Paul becomes the first foiler on the Arcachon Bay and in Biscarrosse.
- N2018: Surf en Buch becomes the first school to teach on La Limite beach.
- N2020: Launch of the day surf camp, using a coach bus for transportation.