Biarritz Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Medium NW to N swells.
Wind
E to SE
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead
Tide
Mid to low tide is best.
Biarritz Surf Guide
A chic stretch of sand in downtown Biarritz, this can indeed be a Grande Plage. In clean, medium sized swells the beach can produce excellent, walling, occasionally hollow waves, especially at lower tides - the rocky outcrops to the south and swirling currents helping to sculpt consistent banks fought over by the large, local crew. It can of course also churn out slow, fat rollers – such is the beachbreak roll of the dice. Works through the tides but mid to low is best, the southern casino end is usually busiest but the beach can hold a crowd.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Hard charging, competitive local crew.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Busy, the southern end by the casino is usually the most hotly contested
Spot Rating
Fun
Downtown Biarritz beachie serving up fun, quality, punchy peaks. Beginners are better off round the headland at Cote des Basques.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
As the swell kicks in, so does the rip.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Crowds, rips and heavy when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
This is downtown Biarritz so parking is super tricky and can be expensive.
Bottom
Sandbanks
Best Season
September - March is the most consistent. Summer can be out of control busy on the beach and in the city.
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