Surf Forecasts:
Biarritz - Cote des Basques surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Biarritz - Cote des Basques this week:
The surf forecast for Biarritz - Cote des Basques over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Biarritz - Cote des Basques in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Biarritz - Cote des Basques over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s going on for Biarritz - Cote des Basques.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty poor stretch. The surf kicks off on Sunday the 26th with a messy 5ft cross-onshore swell from the NW, and the water is sitting at 77°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual. The energy is moderate (182), but the wind is wrecking it, making it choppy and useless. That Sunday is a write-off.
Monday the 27th isn’t much better. Morning sees a small 3ft NW swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell, but the cross wind keeps things marginal. The energy picks up to 354, but the conditions are just ordinary. The afternoon is similar with a 5ft swell but still cross and messy.
Tuesday the 28th is the one bright spot. The morning gives us a clean 4ft NW swell with offshore east winds at 10 km/h. The energy is good (362), and the light breeze should keep it glassy. The afternoon holds clean with a 4ft swell and cross-offshore wind. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The waves are a good size for beginners, and the wind is proper. Get in the water on Tuesday.
Then it all goes downhill. From Wednesday the 29th onward, it’s a long run of poor conditions. The swell drops off, winds swing onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy drops to weak levels, often under 100. The morning of Sunday the 2nd of August offers a 3ft swell, but it’s onshore and short period at 6 seconds. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 5th of August with a 2ft WNW swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is weak (70) and the waves are tiny.
The next real glimmer is over a week away, on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning looks promising with a 4ft WNW swell, a 10-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind from the NNE, with moderate energy (278). That’s a good one, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon that day gets messy again.
Overall, Tuesday the 28th is the standout. It’s the only day with clean, offshore winds and a decent swell. The rest of the 16-day window is a long gap of poor or marginal surf. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this run of bad luck is a bummer, but it won’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 37°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 124 | 183 | 459 | 425 | 362 | 284 | 241 | 166 | 135 | 93 | 57 | 84 | 57 | 33 | 33 | 82 | 115 | 132 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 4:09AM3.35m | 4:25PM3.59m | 4:48AM3.48m | 5:02PM3.73m | 5:23AM3.60m | 5:37PM3.86m | 5:56AM3.70m | 6:10PM3.95m | 6:29AM3.77m | 6:42PM4.01m | 7:01AM3.80m | 7:16PM4.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM1.49m | 10:31AM1.52m | 11:01PM1.34m | 11:11AM1.37m | 11:38PM1.20m | 11:46AM1.24m | 00:12AM1.09m | 12:20PM1.14m | 00:45AM1.02m | 12:53PM1.08m | 1:18AM0.99m | 1:25PM1.06m | 1:51AM0.99m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 124 | 183 | 459 | 425 | 362 | 284 | 241 | 166 | 135 | 93 | 57 | 84 | 57 | 33 | 33 | 82 | 115 | 132 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 18 | 45 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 49 | 114 | 91 | 91 | 41 | 593 | 0 | 91 | 91 |
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