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Ilbarritz: surf spot in Biarritz
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WNW (offshore wind: ESE)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.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 (43.4602, -1.5810)
Other surf spots in Biarritz
- Biarritz Grande Plage: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: low to mid
- Cote des Basques: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, best tide: low to mid
- Le VVF: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Ilbarritz
- Centre Entrainement International Golf Ilbarritz (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Camping Pavilon Royale Biarritz (0.6 km away): Camping
- Le Pavillon Royal (0.6 km away): Camping
- Mer et Golf Ilbarritz (0.7 km away): Apartment
- Irigoian (0.8 km away): B&B
- Odalys les Villas Milady (0.9 km away): Apartment
- Lore Pean (0.9 km away): Guesthouse
- Aire de Services Biarritz (1.0 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Ilbarritz
- Biarritz Surf Guide (0.3 km away)
- Alaia Surf Club (0.3 km away)
- Bidart Surf Academy (0.3 km away)
- Biarritz Surf Ocean (0.7 km away)
- Bascs Surf Club (0.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Ilbarritz?
Ilbarritz 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. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ESE.
What wind is offshore at Ilbarritz?
Ilbarritz faces WNW, so wind from the ESE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Ilbarritz?
The best tide at Ilbarritz is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Ilbarritz good for beginners?
Ilbarritz suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Ilbarritz?
The nearest places to stay are Centre Entrainement International Golf Ilbarritz (0.5 km away), Camping Pavilon Royale Biarritz (0.6 km away), Le Pavillon Royal (0.6 km away) and Mer et Golf Ilbarritz (0.7 km away). Swell Cabin lists 470 places to stay within 10 km of Biarritz.
What is the surf forecast for Ilbarritz?
Swell Cabin rates Ilbarritz 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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