Is May a good month to surf Biarritz?

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

How warm is the sea in Biarritz in May?

About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Biarritz in May?

Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Biarritz in May

Surfing Biarritz in May: in the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 16°C, 2.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

16°C

Rain

2.9 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.0 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 16°C in May, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Biarritz in May

Offshore of Biarritz, waves in May average 1.0 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the NW.

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.

May in the context of Biarritz's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Biarritz?: Yes — May falls in Biarritz's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Biarritz in May?: About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Biarritz in May?: Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.