Côte des Basques
French Basque Coast · France
Beach break under cliffsgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
The cradle of European surfing, mellow longboard waves; best from low to mid tide. Best wind — E.
Today at the spot: waves 1.7 m · wind 5 km/h — Go surf (updated daily; hourly in the live forecast)
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break under cliffs |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 43.478, -1.567 |
FAQ
Is Côte des Basques good for beginners?
Yes, Côte des Basques works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Côte des Basques today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#pays-basque-fr/cote-des-basques. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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