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Côte des Basques

SW Atlantic, France43.476° -1.567°
Levels 2-5Typical size: 1–5 ft

Côte des Basques is a sandy beach break on the SW Atlantic coast. Biarritz iconic learner beach. Sand bottom, longboard-friendly; underwater at high tide — check tide before paddling. It suits beginner and intermediate surfers.

Surf Snapshot

Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.

Jun
Consistency this monthEstimated
Moderate
Beginner safety
Safe
Crowd
Crowded
Water quality
Clean
Typical size: Knee-to-overhead (1-5 ft)Boardshorts
Recommended boardsFoamieLongboardMid
Year-round consistency
Jun: Moderate consistencyTap a month

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Rated for Levels 2-5 · Best at Level 3.

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Beginner notes

Beginner-friendly at modest size and a natural step toward intermediate waves — take a lesson or go with someone who knows the spot.

Hazards

  • rip currents
  • crowd

Camps near Côte des Basques

Guéthary Surf Lodge

$$$
Biarritz, France
No reviews yetLevels 2-6
No signal yet
Surf lessons Stay on site
Jun · Moderate consistency · Knee-to-overhead · Levels 2-6
Boardshorts · Foamie · Longboard
From $820 / week

Jo Moraiz

$$
Biarritz, France
No reviews yetLevels 1-5
No signal yet
Surf lessons Stay on site
Jun · Moderate consistency · Knee-to-overhead · Levels 1-5
Boardshorts · Foamie · Longboard
From $600 / week
Côte des Basques — surf spot in SW Atlantic, France · Surf Camp Scout