Beach Weather in Cote des Basques, Biarritz, France

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
15°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
23°
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Sea
23°
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26°
Swim
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23°
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20°
Swim
Sea
19°
 
Sea
16°
 

Beach Weather Today in Cote des Basques

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 3.9mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 36kmh from the North West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Cote des Basques faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:31 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 97% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Cote des Basques

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.4mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.

COTE DES BASQUES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11°
22% 37% 100% 85% 100% 100% 97% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.9mm 1.0mm 0.3mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11°
100% 51% 88% 87% 82% 71% 8% 2%
0.4mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 48% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 10° 10°
6% 0% 22% 47% 31% 49% 53% 48%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 15° 15° 15° 14°
33% 21% 16% 14% 9% 17% 42% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 15° 13° 12° 10° 10°
88% 51% 17% 20% 75% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 1.4mm 1.2mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10° 11°
100% 67% 56% 72% 83% 77% 91% 87%
0.9mm 0.9mm 0.9mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 1.8mm 1.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
15.4s 14.9s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s 13.5s 13.4s 12.9s
Sun 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.5m
0.4m
12.6s 12.4s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.4s 11.2s 11.1s
Mon 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
10.9s 10.7s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s
Tue 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
9.6s 9.4s 9.2s 13.4s 13.0s 12.4s 12.1s 11.7s
Wed 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
1.2m
0.8m
1.1m
1.5m
13.8s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s 12.3s
Thu 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
39
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
52
kmh
2.1m
2.2m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
2.0m
2.1m
12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s
Fri 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
60
kmh
59
kmh
52
kmh
47
kmh
41
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
2.0m
1.8m
1.6m
1.3m
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 12.0s 12.3s 12.2s 11.8s
Sat 14th December
3:11 AM 9:13 AM 3:40 PM 9:34 PM
4.25 0.76 4.27 0.86
Sun 15th December
3:59 AM 10:01 AM 4:28 PM 10:20 PM
4.37 0.67 4.28 0.85
Mon 16th December
4:45 AM 10:48 AM 5:15 PM 11:04 PM
4.41 0.65 4.23 0.88
Tue 17th December
5:30 AM 11:34 AM 6:00 PM 11:48 PM
4.38 0.71 4.12 0.97
Wed 18th December
6:14 AM 12:19 PM 6:44 PM
4.28 0.84 3.96
Thu 19th December
12:32 AM 6:58 AM 1:05 PM 7:28 PM
1.09 4.13 1.02 3.77
Fri 20th December
1:16 AM 7:42 AM 1:52 PM 8:13 PM
1.25 3.95 1.21 3.58
Sat 14th December
11°
3.9mm
21kmh WSW
75%
Sun 15th December
11°
1.4mm
10kmh NE
61%
Mon 16th December
12°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
7%
Tue 17th December
13°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
32%
Wed 18th December
16°
0.0mm
10kmh S
28%
Thu 19th December
15°
3.8mm
32kmh W
68%
Fri 20th December
11°
7.1mm
35kmh WNW
79%
Sat 21st December
11°
16.5mm
40kmh WSW
93%
Sun 22nd December
10°
5.4mm
39kmh NW
94%
Mon 23rd December
12°
20.5mm
23kmh W
95%
Tue 24th December
10°
8.5mm
18kmh WSW
97%
Wed 25th December
4.6mm
21kmh SW
71%
Thu 26th December
6.8mm
7kmh NE
79%
Fri 27th December
3.1mm
10kmh NNE
90%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 11 days of moderate rain with an average of 7.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Cote des Basques don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Cote des Basques, Biarritz, France

Taking a holiday at Côte des Basques, Biarritz, France is an excellent choice for those looking to unwind and experience the charm of the French Basque Country. Located on the Bay of Biscay, Côte des Basques is a picturesque beach that offers stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and coastline. With its mild climate, beautiful scenery, and numerous activities, this beach is an ideal destination for a memorable beach vacation.

Beach Type

Côte des Basques features a mix of fine golden sand and pebbles. The beach slopes gently into the water, making it perfect for swimming and wading. The rocky surroundings provide an exciting underwater landscape for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The presence of rocks and reefs attracts various species of marine life, making it an interesting spot for underwater exploration.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Côte des Basques include:

  • Surfing: The beach is known as one of Europe's top surfing destinations due to its consistent waves and surf schools catering to all levels.
  • Swimming: The gentle slope into the water makes it ideal for swimmers of all ages.
  • Beach volleyball: Numerous beach volleyball courts are available for visitors to enjoy.
  • Paddleboarding: Paddleboarding is another popular activity on this beach due to its calm waters.
  • Sunbathing: With plenty of space along the shoreline, sunbathing is a favorite pastime among visitors.
  • Rock climbing: For adventurous travelers, the surrounding cliffs offer opportunities for rock climbing with stunning views over the ocean.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts near Côte des Basques offering comfortable accommodations:

  1. Le Régina Biarritz Hôtel & Spa - MGallery
  2. Hôtel de Silhouette
  3. Hôtel Villa Koegui Biarritz
  4. Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa Sea & Spa
  5. Radisson Blu Hotel, Biarritz

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay in during your visit to Côte des Basques include:

  1. City Center: Staying in the heart of Biarritz offers easy access to local attractions, shopping, and dining options.
  2. La Grande Plage: This area is close to the main beach and offers a variety of accommodations with stunning sea views.
  3. Les Halles District: This vibrant neighborhood is known for its lively markets, making it an ideal choice for food lovers.

Beach Amenities

Côte des Basques offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms
  • Showers
  • Beachside cafes and restaurants
  • Surfboard and paddleboard rental shops
  • Beach volleyball courts

Planning a holiday at Côte des Basques in Biarritz, France promises a delightful experience filled with relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking scenery. With its golden sand, exciting activities, and charming surroundings, this beach destination is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.

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