Camp and surf!

In 2026, He'enalu Surf School is returning to the campground

Combine camping and surfing in Finistère by booking a stay in accommodations or at a campground along with a surf course to learn the basics or improve your skills through the “Surf Camp” package .

Olivier will share his expertise with you during your stay through private or group lessons, helping you improve safely. 

For more experienced users, equipment rental is also available!

Photo credit: Loïc Olivier

"Surf Camp" Package

1. Choose and book accommodation or a camping spot

2- Book your lessons with He’enalu Surf School by contactingOlivierby phone at +33 (0)6 32 815 814 or by email at:heenalu.ecoledesurf@yahoo.fr.

3-Enjoy a 10% discount on your camping stay (excluding extras) and on your surf lessons ( offer valid outside the summer season).

Please note: The "surf camp" package does not include supervision for the rest of the day (outside of surfing activities) or transportation to the surf spots.

At the tip of Brittany, in southern Finistère, He’enalu Surf School welcomes you to an exceptional and unspoiled setting: Audierne Bay, between the tip ofPenmarc’h and the tip of Raz. Thebay’sreputationis well-established thanks to the consistency and regularity of its waves. It offers a variety of conditions and a wide range of surfing sports for learning and improving in complete safety. The Pays Bigouden has become a must-visit destination for French and European surfers.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, you can surf here all year round!

Photo: Emma le Doyen

Combine surfing and camping: Be sure to book your lodging and lessons now to take advantage of a 10% discount (excluding the summer season)

Photo credit: Loïc Olivier

He'enalu, a "institution" in the Bigouden region

He’enalu The Surf School welcomes you to thisunspoiled natural setting, chosen for its beauty, tranquility, and beaches that are ideal for learning to surf.
 
Founded in 2008,He’enalu Surf Schoolhasbecome a leading name in Audierne Bay. Your state-certified instructor,Olivier, will share his passion and experience with you. Always on hand to offer advice and ensure your safety—both onshore and offshore—he will guide you with patience and care as you progress.
 

In July and August, check out the spots closest to you!

In July and August, surf lessons take place less than a 10-minute drive from the campground at Kermabec Beach in Tréguennec or Kerbinigou Beach in Tréogat, depending on surf conditions. Nestled in the heart of Audierne Bay, these spots are lesser-known and much less crowded than their neighbors. They are safer places to surf, suitable for all tide levels.

From April to June and from September to November, come and experience the great outdoors!

Outside of peak season, lessons may take place inPors-Carn,La Torche, Tronoën, or Penhors.Yourinstructor, who knows all the spots thanks to 30 years of surfing and 20 years of teaching, will meet you at the best spot at the best time so you can ride the best waves in Audierne Bay, depending on the weather conditions!

A chance to share knowledge about the region’s surf spots and a great way to explore them safely.

Surf lessons: "supervised instruction"

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, He’enalu Surf School offers packages tailored to your schedule and preferences so you can surf during your camping vacation in Finistère.  

CGroup classes or private lessons—the choice is yours! 

Group classes – groups of at least 4 students and no more than 8 students per instructor: 

  • Introductory Package: 1 session (2 hours) – €45 – Available 7 days a week
  • Weekend Package – 2 sessions of 2 hours each – €80 – Valid on Saturday and Sunday
  • Mini-course – 3 sessions of 2 hours each – €120 – Available Monday through Friday
  • Fun Workshop – 5 sessions of 2 hours each – €175 – Available Monday through Friday – mornings or afternoons
  • Full course – 10 sessions of 2 hours each – €300 – available Monday through Friday – mornings and afternoons
Private lessons, so you can receive even more personalized guidance to help you reach your goals faster – 1-hour sessions – maximum of 3 people.
 
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced student, our classes are tailored to your level to provide you with an increasingly personalized approach.
  • 1 session: 90 euros
  • 2 sessions: 160 euros
  • 3 sessions: 220 euros
  • 4 sessions: 280 euros

Lessons are available in French, English, or Spanish, and the rates include instruction, equipment rental (boards and wetsuits), and insurance.

Equipment rental: enjoy the freedom!

Want to go surfing on your own but don’t have your own gear?Whether you’re staying in the Bigouden region or in Cap Sizun, Plonéour-Lanvern is the “crossroads of the Bigouden region,” a must-stop on the way to Audierne Bay. This ideal location lets you pick up your gear on the way to the surf spots.

Want to go surfing but not sure which spots are best for the next few days? Olivier doesn’t just provide you with equipment; he’ll also advise you on the spot(s) that will be best during your stay based on the forecast and your preferences. He’ll remind you of safety guidelines, potential hazards, and the rules of conduct in the water. 

All year round, the school offers a wide variety of surfboards and wetsuits. Enjoy a large selection of boards suited to your skill level and full-body 4/3mm wetsuits in all sizes, from age 4 to XXL. For your comfort and for hygiene reasons, our wetsuits are systematically cleaned, disinfected with Bacterless, and dried.
 
Photo credit: Loïc Olivier

Reservations and "SURF CAMP" packages

Be sure to book your accommodations and classes now to take advantage of a 10% discount (excluding the summer season)

1. Choose and book accommodation or a camping spot

2- Book your lessons with He’enalu Surf School by contactingOlivierby phone at +33 (0)6 32 815 814 or by email at:heenalu.ecoledesurf@yahoo.fr.

Please note: The "surf camp" package does not include supervision for the rest of the day (outside of surfing activities) or transportation to the surf spots.
Photo credit: Loïc Olivier