Is November a good month to surf Biarritz?

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

How warm is the sea in Biarritz in November?

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

What is the weather like in Biarritz in November?

Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 4.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.

Surf Biarritz in November

Surfing Biarritz in November: in the main surf season, air around 11°C, sea around 16°C, 4.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

11°C

Sea temperature

16°C

Rain

4.8 mm/day

Wind

14 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.8 m (9 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From WNW (293°)

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

Surf size in Biarritz in November

Offshore of Biarritz, waves in November average 1.7 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.8 m (9 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 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.

November in the context of Biarritz's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Biarritz?: Yes — November falls in Biarritz's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Biarritz in November?: About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Biarritz in November?: Air temperature averages 11°C, with about 4.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.