Sainte-Barbe Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(France – La Cote Basque)
| Name: | Sainte-Barbe |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef/jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Sainte-Barbe in La Cote Basque is an exposed beach break that has quite consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west northwest. Best around high tide. Sometimes crowded.
Overall Sainte-Barbe Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the range of swells directed at Sainte-Barbe through an average year an... (show all text)
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Also see Sainte-Barbe surf quality by season and Sainte-Barbe surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Sainte-Barbe |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Sainte-Barbe:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Lafitenia | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Les Alcyons/Avalanche | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Ciboure | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Erromardie | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Le Port | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Sainte-Barbe: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 207 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 336 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 436 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 452 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 476 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Sainte-Barbe: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 400 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 400 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Devonport, England | 496 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 496 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 498 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Sainte-Barbe: |
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| Closest ski area | La Pierre Saint Martin (France) | 55 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Astun (Spain) | 71 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Candanchu (Spain) | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Artouste (France) | 73 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Gourette (France) | 73 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Sainte-Barbe: |
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| Closest city location | Ciboure (France) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saint-Jean-de-Luz (France) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Guethary (France) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ascain (France) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bidart (France) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Sainte-Barbe is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Spain, 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Sainte-Barbe is Anglet (Biarritz-bayonne) Airport (BIQ) in France, 13 km (8 miles) away.
- Third is Pamplona Airport (PNA) in Spain, 70 km (43 miles) away.
- Pau Pyrenees Airport (PUF) in France is 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Spain is the fifth nearest airport to Sainte-Barbe and is 102 km (63 miles) away.
