When is the best time to surf Biarritz?

Surf in Biarritz is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Biarritz?

Sea temperature in Biarritz averages 12°C in February and 23°C in August. That calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves at the coldest and a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the warmest.

Is Biarritz good for beginners?

Yes — Biarritz has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Biarritz with a team in another time zone?

Biarritz runs on Europe/Paris. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 2 hours of shared workday with New York, 7 hours of shared workday with London and 8 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

Surf Biarritz, France

Surf Biarritz, France: beach breaks and reef breaks for all levels, best surf April–May, September–November, sea 12°C–23°C.

Waves

beach breaks and reef breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

April–May, September–November

Sea temperature

12–23°C

Surf season in Biarritz, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.7	13 s WNW	7	12	3.9
February	–	1.9	13 s WNW	7	12	3.2
March	–	1.6	12 s WNW	10	12	2.9
April	In season	1.1	11 s WNW	12	14	3.0
May	In season	1.0	10 s NW	15	16	2.9
June	–	0.9	9 s NW	19	20	2.4
July	–	0.9	9 s NW	21	22	1.6
August	–	0.9	9 s NW	21	23	1.7
September	In season	1.1	11 s NW	19	21	2.2
October	In season	1.3	11 s WNW	16	19	3.0
November	In season	1.7	12 s WNW	11	16	4.8
December	–	1.8	13 s WNW	8	14	3.6

Surf spots near Biarritz

Working remotely from Biarritz

Biarritz is on Europe/Paris (UTC+1 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York2 h
San Francisconone
London7 h
Berlin8 h
Sydneynone

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Where to stay in Biarritz

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Biarritz?: Surf in Biarritz is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Biarritz?: Sea temperature in Biarritz averages 12°C in February and 23°C in August. That calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves at the coldest and a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the warmest.
Is Biarritz good for beginners?: Yes — Biarritz has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Biarritz with a team in another time zone?: Biarritz runs on Europe/Paris. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 2 hours of shared workday with New York, 7 hours of shared workday with London and 8 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

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