Is April a good month to surf Biarritz?

Yes — April falls in Biarritz's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Biarritz in April?

About 14°C on average, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

What is the weather like in Biarritz in April?

Air temperature averages 12°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Biarritz in April

Surfing Biarritz in April: in the main surf season, air around 12°C, sea around 14°C, 3.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

12°C

Sea temperature

14°C

Rain

3.0 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.0 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From WNW (293°)

What to wear: with the sea around 14°C in April, expect a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

Surf size in Biarritz in April

Offshore of Biarritz, waves in April average 1.1 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.0 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the WNW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Biarritz's surf season

Biarritz's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Biarritz?: Yes — April falls in Biarritz's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Biarritz in April?: About 14°C on average, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.
What is the weather like in Biarritz in April?: Air temperature averages 12°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.