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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