Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

La Côte des Basques

Historic French surf beach below Biarritz cliffs. Where French surfing began. Only accessible at lower tides. Mellow, longboard-friendly waves.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (SE)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Region

Basque Coast France

Coordinates

43.4785, -1.5640

NOAA Buoy

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