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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.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit
Fall setup
Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.
3/2 Fullsuit
Prime season—comfortable and flexible
4/3 Fullsuit
Late fall, especially with north winds
Spot notes
How this break works
Hazards
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