France
Basque Country
All levels
Beach break
Surfing Biarritz: Complete Guide
Biarritz is where European surfing began — the Côte des Basques was the first wave ever ridden in continental Europe back in 1957. Today the town packs a Belle Époque casino, longboard culture, and four very different surf beaches into a tight bay.
Wave type
Beach break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
September – November
Swell
W – NW
Wind
Offshore E
Water temp
13–22°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Biarritz?
Surf-and-stroll lifestyle, world-famous longboard wave at Côte des Basques, easy public transport.
Beginner-friendly?
Côte des Basques at mid-to-high tide is one of the most welcoming learner waves in Europe.
Hazards & local knowledge
Crowded peaks, rocks at Côte des Basques on lower tides.
Nearby towns
Anglet • Bidart • Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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