The world's best windsurfers in Wissant
Jumps of over 10 metres, powerful waves and the world's elite gathered on a single French beach: this is the Wissant Wave Classic.
From 12 to 20 September 2026, the bay of Wissant hosts for the first time a 4-star World Cup stop of the World Windsurf Tour WWT / PWA (with $10,000 in prize money), combined with the French FFVoile Wave Championship (with €5,000 in prize money). An event of international scale.
Speed, commitment, sky-high jumps: wave windsurfing at its most spectacular, against one of the most beautiful backdrops of the French coast, between Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez.
Discover the schedule
A World Cup in the North
Discover the aftermovie, the official film of the Wissant Wave Classic 2026.
Find the rider list, the brackets & results and the photos on the World Windsurf Tour website.
See on World Windsurf Tour ›Replay · 19 Sept 2026
Replay · 18 Sept 2026
Replay · 17 Sept 2026
Replay · 12 Sept 2026
French Championships
The gallery
Photos © Olivier Caenen
The Best Move Award
Throughout the Wissant Wave Classic, the riders push their limits: huge jumps, rotations, all-out commitment… Banque Populaire du Nord rewards the most spectacular move of the 2026 edition.
Across the whole event, a jury singles out the most impressive manoeuvre. The rider behind the best move wins the Banque Populaire du Nord Prize 🏆.
A prize of 500 € for the women and 500 € for the men.
See the best move of the 2025 editionMove
Our Partners
Thank you to everyone who supports the Wissant Wave Classic 2026. Without you, the event would not be possible.
Major Partners
Official Partners
Community Partners
Institutional Partners
Activities Partners
Media & Production Partners
Wissant on the world tour
The Wissant Wave Classic is the only French stop of the World Windsurf Tour 2026. It sits on the world calendar alongside the greatest spots on the planet — Hawaii, Fiji, Margaret River, Sylt…
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Margaret RiverAustralia · Jan 31 – Feb 84★
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Maui ProHawaii · Mar 30 – Apr5★
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CloudbreakFiji · Jun 6 – 144★
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Gran CanariaSpain · Jul 4 – 125★
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TenerifeSpain · Jul 31 – Aug 95★
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Wissant Wave ClassicFrance · Sep 12 – 204★
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SyltGermany · Sep 25 – Oct 45★
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TireeUnited Kingdom · Oct 10 – 164★
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Aloha ClassicHawaii · Oct 19 – 305★
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Grand FinalChile · Nov 14 – 295★
World Windsurf Tour 2026 · 10 stops · 4 to 5 stars
The competition
For nine days, the world's best athletes compete across five divisions. Alongside the points counting towards the world title, the Wissant Wave Classic also awards the French Wave Champion titles (women & men).
Registration for the WWC 2026 is now open!
The competition is open to everyone: amateur and professional riders alike.
For French participants, registering for the competition also enters you in the French Wave Windsurfing Championship. An FFVoile licence is required, but one can be purchased on site.
A Masters category has also been created to crown the champion among riders aged 45 and over.
Prize money
The Wissant Wave Classic offers $10,000 and €5,000 in prize money, split between the World Cup and the French Championship, with equal shares for women and men.
- 1st$2,000
- 2nd$1,500
- 3rd$1,000
- 4th$500
- 1st€1,000
- 2nd€750
- 3rd€500
- 4th€250
The WWC collection
The lycra, hoodie, t-shirt, caps and poster of the Wissant Wave Classic, available in the shop.
WWC 2025: the photos
On 6 and 7 December 2025, the Wissant spot once again came alive to the rhythm of the WWC. Two days of intense competition — wind, waves and constant adaptation — for an event that is both international and a major round of the French Championship.
Demanding conditions, top-level riders and a warm, authentic atmosphere.
View the photosFar more than a contest: 9 days of celebration
A boardsports festival open to everyone
For one week, Wissant becomes the world capital of wave windsurfing and the whole resort lives to the rhythm of the event. Here, boardsports aren't reserved for champions: on the beach and on the water, the public shares the daily life of international riders, feet in the sand, as close to the action as it gets.
What's on
- Beginner sessions & demos open to all: windsurfing, surfing, wing foiling, stand-up paddle, speed sailing, kite… led by the region's schools and clubs.
- The Boardsports Village at the heart of the event: two 10 m² giant screens broadcasting the competition live, partners and exhibitors, the latest gear, food and good vibes.
- Grand Site des Deux Caps: running and cycling outings, beach volleyball and beach tennis on the vast coastal beaches.
- Evening events & film screenings every night, to keep the vibe going and bring riders, volunteers and the public together.
- Beach clean-ups: a strong environmental commitment, reflecting a region that cares for its coastline.
A unique energy and a warm, friendly atmosphere, driven by a team of passionate volunteers deeply rooted in Wissant: here, between the two capes, beats the heart of world wave windsurfing.
Who we are
The Wissant Wave Classic team
For the 2026 edition, the organisation of the Wissant Wave Classic builds on the solid experience gained during the 2024 and 2025 editions. This continuity is now strengthened by the arrival of new members on the team, bringing complementary skills, broader expertise and fresh momentum.
This evolution supports the event's rise in scale. It strengthens its professionalism, raises its organisational standards and continues its development on a national and international level.
The 2 Caps Windsurf association
The event is run by the 2 Caps Windsurf association, founded in 2020. It brings together windsurfing enthusiasts from the Côte d'Opale, between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez, at the iconic spots of Wissant, Sangatte and Wimereux.
Our mission: to promote windsurfing in a free, accessible and community-driven way, while showcasing the coastline and building connections between riders, locals and visitors.