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Conditions

Wave

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Sweet spot 2–6 ft

Period

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Sweet spot 9–14 s

Wind

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Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

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Beginner basics

Where to go

Côte des Basques on a small mid-tide day is one of Europe's classic learning spots — long, mellow, sand-bottom rollers. Many surf schools run lessons here.

What to avoid

Don't paddle out at Côte des Basques on a low tide — rocks become a real hazard. Avoid Grande Plage in the mid-summer crush and stay aware of strong rips on bigger days.

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-waist W swell, 9-11s period, light E or SE wind, mid to high tide at Côte des Basques. May–June and September are the sweet spots.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Wetsuit

Fall setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

3/2 Fullsuit

Prime season—comfortable and flexible

4/3 Fullsuit

Late fall, especially with north winds

Spot notes

How this break works

Wave type
Mellow beach + point — Côte des Basques, Grande Plage
Best swell
W–NW
Best wind
E–SE (offshore)
Best tide
Mid — Côte des Basques low tide best

Hazards

  • · Rocks at Côte des Basques low tide
  • · Summer crowds
  • · Variable banks

Crowd

Very high in summer

Respect the lineup — etiquette.

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