Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (2024)

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Biarritz - Cote des Basques Surf Guide

Cote des Basques in La Cote Basque is an exposed beach and reef break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east with some shelter here from northwest winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around low tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Take care of rocks in the line up.

Biarritz - Cote des Basques Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (2)Beach and reefCote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (3)3.6
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent

13.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Biarritz - Cote des Basques:

The best conditions reported for surf at Biarritz - Cote des Basques occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Biarritz - Cote des Basques (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Biarritz - Cote des Basques with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumnand most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 42% of the time in October while 48% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 10% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

blown out

48%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

10%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Biarritz - Cote des Basques Location Map

Interactive Biarritz - Cote des Basques surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Biarritz - Cote des Basques is Anglet (Biarritz-bayonne) Airport (BIQ) in France, 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Biarritz - Cote des Basques is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Spain, 23 km (14 miles) away.

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Biarritz - Cote des Basques Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast
Todays Surf SummaryTuesday, 30 April 2024, 14:42 Local Time m, °C Tuesday 30Wedft, °F 5PM8PM11PM2AM Wave (m) 0.9NW 1.2NW 1.6NW 1.6NW Period (s) 9 10 9 9 Wind (km/h) 5 25 15 20 Wind State cross-off on cross-on cross-on
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Credit: Cleo StratmannCredit: Scott Bell

    Tides at Biarritz - Cote des Basques Current tide and informaton For Vieux Boucau, France, 5 km from Biarritz - Cote des Basques.Next High Water: 09:59pm | 3.42mNext Low Water: 03:59pm | 1.71mNEXTIS AT (local time)remaininghigh tidelow tide

    Biarritz - Cote des Basques Sea Temperature

    Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feels like 21.0 °C) at Biarritz - Cote des Basques, yet the sea remains several degrees colder than the air. Most surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.Current Temp*: 13.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Biarritz - Cote des Basques

    Surf stats for Biarritz - Cote des Basques, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Biarritz - Cote des Basques

    Wind stats for Biarritz - Cote des Basques, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Discover surf breaks near Biarritz - Cote des Basques. Click below to view there surf guides.

    • Biarritz - Grande Plage

      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (22)Beach
      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (23)4.1

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    • Ilbaritz - Bora Bora

      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (24)Reef
      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (25)2.8

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    • Ilbaritz - Edouard VII

      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (26)Reef
      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (27)2.8

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    • Ilbaritz - Marbella

      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (28)Reef
      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (29)2.4

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    • Anglet - Chambre d'Amour

      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (30)Beach
      • Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (La Cote Basque, France) (31)1.3

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      3km away

    Wave Buoys Nearest To Biarritz - Cote des Basques:

    • Closest Wave BuoyGascogne Ouest Arcachon Buoy207 mi
    • Second closest Wave BuoyLion Buoy332 mi
    • Third closest Wave BuoyBóia de Leixões407 mi
    • Fourth closest Wave BuoyBrittany Buoy436 mi
    • Fifth closest Wave BuoyChannel Islands Buoy448 mi
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