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Cote des Basques: surf spot in Biarritz
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov: September, October, November, March, April, May
- Water temperature
- 12–22°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Biarritz, France (43.4802, -1.5679)
Live surf cams at Cote des Basques
- Côte des Basques (panoramic): Ville de Biarritz (Viewsurf), free
- Côte des Basques: GoSurf, free
Surf clips from Cote des Basques
- Biarritz - surfing à la Côte Basque (Element-B, YouTube)
- BIARRITZ SURFING 🔴🟢 | Session Côte des Basques | Biarritz Surf TV (BIARRITZ SURF TV, YouTube)
Other surf spots in Biarritz
- Biarritz Grande Plage: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: low to mid
- Le VVF: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
- Ilbarritz: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near Cote des Basques
- La chapelle des surfeurs (0.1 km away): Hotel
- Mariposa Keyweek (0.1 km away): Holiday rental
- Le Gamaritz (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Itsasoa - Location Biarritz (0.2 km away): B&B
- La Cote Des Basques,les Casetas,biarritz (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Hôtel Beau-Séjour (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Le Grand Large (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Hôtel Les Alizes (0.2 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Cote des Basques
- La Maison du surf Biarritz (0.2 km away)
- Surf With Charlie (0.2 km away)
- Biarritz Surf Training (0.2 km away)
- Jo Moraiz Surf School (0.2 km away)
- Ecole de surf biarritz (0.2 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Cote des Basques?
Cote des Basques is in Biarritz, where the best surf season is Mar – May, Sep – Nov (September, October, November, March, April and May). It works best at this tide: low to mid.
What is the best tide to surf Cote des Basques?
The best tide at Cote des Basques is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Cote des Basques good for beginners?
Cote des Basques suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Cote des Basques?
Yes: Côte des Basques (panoramic) (Ville de Biarritz (Viewsurf), free); Côte des Basques (GoSurf, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Cote des Basques?
The nearest places to stay are La chapelle des surfeurs (0.1 km away), Mariposa Keyweek (0.1 km away), Le Gamaritz (0.2 km away) and Itsasoa - Location Biarritz (0.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 470 places to stay within 10 km of Biarritz.
What is the surf forecast for Cote des Basques?
Swell Cabin rates Cote des Basques hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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