
8h 57m of daylight left
Sunset at 7:41 PM
Today is the peak
Don't wait — score 8.0 during the 11 AM–12 PM window. Tomorrow doesn't beat it.
Best time to ride
3 PM–4 PM
Rideable and likely fun.
Conditions
Wave
5.2 ft→
Sweet spot 2–6 ft
Period
10s→
Sweet spot 9–14 s
Wind
5 mph W→
Onshore
Tide
Next · Low 04:45 AM
Session plan
Worth it
Rideable and likely fun.
Peak window
3 PM–4 PM
Avg score 8.0/10
Current: 5.2 ft @ 10s • 5 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is fighting the banks and shape
Workable shoulder-high sets on a 10-second period. Best chance is the 3 PM–4 PM window before the low tide at 4:45 AM.
Sunrise 4:27 AM Sunset 7:41 PM
Best this week
10.0/10Sunday, Jun 7 • 1 AM–2 AM
| Day | Best window | Score | Wave | Period | Wind max | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Jun 3 | 11 AM–12 PM | 8.0 | 5.0 ft | 10s | 9 mph | 62–70°F |
| Thursday, Jun 4 | 1 AM–2 AM | 6.5 | 5.3 ft | 10s | 12 mph | 62–67°F |
| Friday, Jun 5 | 2 PM–3 PM | 9.0 | 6.7 ft | 12s | 7 mph | 57–67°F |
| Saturday, Jun 6 | 2 PM–3 PM | 7.0 | 8.4 ft | 12s | 14 mph | 57–69°F |
| Sunday, Jun 7 | 1 AM–2 AM | 10.0 | 7.0 ft | 13s | 9 mph | 61–75°F |
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
Summer setup
Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.
Boardshorts / Bikini
Or 2mm top on windy mornings
2mm Springsuit / Shorty
If you get cold easily
Spot notes
How this break works
Hazards
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