La Barre
French Basque Coast · France
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Peaks by the south jetty of the Adour mouth, a legendary '60s spot. Best wind — SE.
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 | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 43.5265, -1.521 |
FAQ
Is La Barre good for beginners?
La Barre is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for La Barre 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/la-barre-anglet. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — French Basque Coast
- Les Cavaliers — Beach break by the jetties, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Les Dunes — Beach break by the groynes, intermediates and advanced surfers
- L'Océan — Beach break by the groynes, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Les Corsaires — Beach break by the groynes, beginners and intermediates
- Marinella — Beach break by the groynes, beginners and intermediates
- Les Sables d'Or — Beach break by the groynes, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Chambre d'Amour — Beach break by the headland, beginners and intermediates
- Grande Plage — City beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Côte des Basques — Beach break under cliffs, beginners and intermediates
- Marbella — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Milady — Beach break with a reef, beginners and intermediates