Beach Weather in Cote des Basques, Biarritz, France

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

Beach Weather Today in Cote des Basques

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 4.5mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 88%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 28kmh from the West. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Cote des Basques faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:14 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 76% cloud cover 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 15° 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 very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.5mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

COTE DES BASQUES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 15° 15° 13°
99% 88% 100% 100% 100% 75% 76% 71%
0.6mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 1.2mm 1.2mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 16° 19° 20° 16°
50% 42% 45% 36% 25% 87% 53% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 18° 21° 19° 16°
19% 6% 6% 11% 100% 100% 8% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 15° 19° 22° 21° 17°
17% 22% 64% 96% 16% 44% 87% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 18° 19° 21° 20° 15°
40% 12% 18% 55% 44% 9% 28% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 14°
87% 75% 64% 69% 67% 59% 76% 100%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
16°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13°
99% 96% 90% 76% 74% 60% 9% 3%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
1.5m
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.2m
8.5s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 12.3s 11.9s 7.0s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
1.4m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
6.8s 6.9s 6.7s 6.5s 6.3s 6.1s 5.9s 8.9s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
8.8s 8.5s 8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.2s 15.2s 7.9s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
1.1m
0.7m
7.8s 7.7s 12.7s 13.2s 11.4s 11.0s 12.4s 12.0s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.5m
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
0.7m
11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.1s 11.0s 8.3s 6.9s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.3m
6.3s 6.9s 7.2s 7.0s 6.6s 6.3s 6.0s 5.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
2.3m
1.7m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
2.0m
2.4m
5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 10.9s 13.3s 13.1s 13.1s
Wed 6th May
7:47 AM 1:54 PM 7:58 PM
3.63 1.48 3.72
Thu 7th May
2:24 AM 8:27 AM 2:36 PM 8:41 PM
1.43 3.46 1.65 3.57
Fri 8th May
3:12 AM 9:16 AM 3:26 PM 9:35 PM
1.60 3.29 1.81 3.43
Sat 9th May
4:13 AM 10:20 AM 4:31 PM 10:43 PM
1.73 3.18 1.91 3.36
Sun 10th May
5:27 AM 11:40 AM 5:49 PM
1.75 3.17 1.89
Mon 11th May
12:01 AM 6:39 AM 12:56 PM 7:00 PM
3.39 1.64 3.30 1.76
Tue 12th May
1:11 AM 7:39 AM 1:56 PM 7:58 PM
3.54 1.44 3.52 1.53
Wed 6th May
15°
4.5mm
14kmh WSW
88%
Thu 7th May
20°
0.1mm
13kmh E
52%
Fri 8th May
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
33%
Sat 9th May
22°
0.5mm
19kmh SSW
55%
Sun 10th May
21°
0.5mm
19kmh SSW
36%
Mon 11th May
16°
1.6mm
9kmh WNW
74%
Tue 12th May
14°
0.6mm
15kmh NW
63%
Wed 13th May
21°
0.0mm
13kmh E
5%
Thu 14th May
19°
0.4mm
13kmh WSW
47%
Fri 15th May
15°
2.5mm
27kmh W
83%
Sat 16th May
17°
0.3mm
4kmh WSW
72%
Sun 17th May
17°
0.3mm
9kmh NW
47%
Mon 18th May
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
5%
Tue 19th May
20°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
3%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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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