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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.
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Sept, Oct (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | High | Boardshorts |
| Feb | High | Boardshorts |
| Mar | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Apr | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| May | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Jun | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| July | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Aug | Moderate | Boardshorts |
| Septpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Octpeak | All-time | Boardshorts |
| Nov | High | Boardshorts |
| Dec | High | Boardshorts |
Rated for Levels 2-5 · Best at Level 3.
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Find my Level →Beginner-friendly at modest size and a natural step toward intermediate waves — take a lesson or go with someone who knows the spot.
