Best surf Spots Between Nice and Saint-Tropez: Ride the French Riviera!

When you think about the French Riviera, you usually picture turquoise waters, glamorous yachts, and colorful seaside villages... But what many don't know is that between Menton and Saint-Tropez, you can also catch some great Mediterranean waves!
At Reagan x Shark we love riding these small but beautiful swells in postcard-perfect settings.

Here are our favorite surf spots:

1. Nice - Promenade des Anglais 

Level: Intermediate
Best Season: Autumn - Winter

Yes, you can surf in Nice!
When a strong easterly swell hits, the beach transforms into a vibrant urban surf spot.
All summer long, wind, kitesurfing, and paddleboarding join the lineup, creating a laid-back, convivial atmosphere. 

2. Antibes - La Gravette & Cap d’Antibes

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Best Season: Autumn - Winter

La Gravette, sheltered within the old city walls, is usually more protected. But beaches around Cap d’Antibes (like La Garoupe) pick up swell and offer beautiful, glassy waves.
Clear blue water, perfect little peelers — that's the magic of Antibes.

3. Cannes - Palm Beach

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Best Season: Autumn - Winter

With the right swell direction, Bijou Plage and Palm Beach deliver mellow waves, perfect for longboards or fish boards.
Picture yourself surfing in boardshorts, then grabbing a beachside lunch... classic French Riviera style.

4. Saint-Raphaël - Agay & Dramont

Level: All levels
Best Season: Autumn - Spring

As you head towards the Esterel Mountains, the landscape becomes wilder and the surf more playful.
Agay Bay and Dramont Beach offer scenic setups perfect for chill surf sessions.
And the sunsets? Absolutely epic.

 5. Six-Fours-les-Plages - Brutal Beach

Level: Advanced
Best Season: Autumn - Spring

Brutal Beach is one of the most famous surf spots on the French Riviera.
When the Mistral wind blows, it creates powerful waves that attract the region’s best surfers.
If you like solid sessions, hollow waves, and a lively local surf community, this is your place.

6. Saint-Tropez - Pampelonne & Tahiti Beach

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Best Season: Autumn - Winter

Yes, you can even surf in Saint-Tropez! When a good southern swell hits, Pampelonne Beach wakes up with playful waves, perfect for a relaxed session.
Expect stylish vibes, crystal clear water, and the occasional celebrity sighting.

Reagan Beachwear Pro Tip 🌊

Surf Forecast Tip: Surf Forecast
In the Mediterranean, swell direction is key!
Keep an eye on east or southeast winds, and use apps like Windguru, Windy, or Magicseaweed to score the best sessions.

Time to Ride!

Whether you're more into early morning missions or sunset cruisers with friends, the French Riviera offers incredible surf moments... always with style in your favorite Reagan Beachwear 🦈🏄♂️.

Stay salty, stay Reagan.