ARTHA Surf Club
Biarritz
At a glance
ARTHA Surf Club is a surf school and community club based at Camping Municipal Chibau Berria on the Erromardie coast of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Its setting places surf instruction close to the beach, with the campsite providing the club’s base and the Atlantic providing the classroom.
The club has a family-oriented, inclusive character. Children and adults, beginners and more experienced surfers, can take part in a shared approach to learning and progression. The atmosphere is centred on enjoyment, confidence in the water and a better understanding of the ocean, rather than on competition or performance alone.
Lessons and courses are adapted to the conditions of the day. Depending on the surf, sessions may take place at Erromardie or at other nearby Basque Coast breaks, including Lafitenia, Cenitz, Guéthary, Hendaye, Bidart and Biarritz. This flexible approach reflects the changing nature of the sea and helps match instruction to the conditions available.
Holiday programmes include group surf courses with a maximum of eight students per instructor. The format is intended to give beginners a supported introduction to board sports while allowing developing surfers to work on technique and ocean awareness. The club also provides private lessons, alongside regular annual classes for children and adults. These recurring sessions run for 90 minutes and are led by experienced instructors.
Environmental awareness forms an important part of the club’s identity. Surfing is presented as an activity connected to the natural environment, with attention given to reading the ocean, behaving responsibly in the water and preserving the coastline. The club also takes part in projects linked to ocean education, cross-border surf exchanges and the observation of the marine environment.
ARTHA suits families, mixed-age groups and travellers looking for a structured introduction to surfing in a relaxed club environment. Its location in Erromardie also makes it a practical base for combining a coastal stay with lessons, subject to the day’s conditions and the club’s programme.
