Biarritz - Cote des Basques Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.48° N 1.57° W

Biarritz - Cote des Basques Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Biarritz - Cote des Basques sea temperature is
19.1°C
2.1° 

Biarritz - Cote des Basques surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Biarritz - Cote des Basques surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, NW swell with 16,512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Biarritz - Cote des Basques in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)20ft (6.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Biarritz - Cote des Basques over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
12
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NW
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4.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1821
1897
10136
15852
6401
2756
2053
1777
2559
3836
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2719
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944
1524
1483
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1220
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSW
40
WNW
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High Tide
2:54PM3.65m
3:18AM3.64m
3:32PM3.89m
3:53AM3.88m
4:08PM4.10m
4:28AM4.09m
4:45PM4.27m
5:04AM4.25m
5:22PM4.36m
5:41AM4.35m
6:01PM4.35m
6:20AM4.35m
6:43PM4.25m
Low Tide
9:19PM1.42m
9:33AM1.42m
9:58PM1.20m
10:12AM1.19m
10:35PM1.02m
10:50AM0.99m
11:11PM0.89m
11:28AM0.86m
11:49PM0.84m
12:08PM0.80m
00:27AM0.86m
12:50PM0.82m
1:09AM0.98m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Biarritz - Cote des Basques Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Biarritz - Cote des Basques provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Biarritz - Cote des Basques can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Biarritz - Cote des Basques surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Biarritz - Cote des Basques) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Biarritz - Cote des Basques may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Biarritz - Cote des Basques is 2 km (1 miles) from Biarritz. If you plan a holiday in La Cote Basque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biarritz. Biarritz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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