Tarnos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(France – Acquitaine)
| Name: | Tarnos |
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| Type: | beach/jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Tarnos in Acquitaine is an exposed beach/jetty break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the east with some shelter here from south winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers mainly left hand waves. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of submerged obstacles,crowds.
Overall Tarnos 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.
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Also see Tarnos surf quality by season and Tarnos surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tarnos |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tarnos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Boucau | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Anglet-La Barre | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Anglet-Les Cavaliers | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Anglet-Les Dunes | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Le Furoncle La Barre | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tarnos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 207 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 331 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 436 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 444 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 469 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tarnos: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 392 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 392 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Devonport, England | 489 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 489 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 491 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tarnos: |
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| Closest ski area | La Pierre Saint Martin (France) | 55 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Artouste (France) | 71 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Astun (Spain) | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Gourette (France) | 71 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Candanchu (Spain) | 72 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tarnos: |
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| Closest city location | Boucau (France) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Biarritz (France) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tarnos (France) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Anglet (France) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bayonne (France) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tarnos is Anglet (Biarritz-bayonne) Airport (BIQ) in France, 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tarnos is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Spain, 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Pamplona Airport (PNA) in Spain, 86 km (53 miles) away.
- Pau Pyrenees Airport (PUF) in France is 91 km (57 miles) away.
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Spain is the fifth nearest airport to Tarnos and is 115 km (71 miles) away.
