Beach Weather in Cote des Basques, Biarritz, France

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

Beach Weather Today in Cote des Basques

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will have 2.9mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 35kmh from the West-Northwest. 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 05:30 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

COTE DES BASQUES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11°
63% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 48% 60%
1.0mm 0.7mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 13° 13°
62% 51% 59% 81% 100% 66% 48% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 13° 15° 17° 14° 12°
58% 50% 20% 33% 3% 4% 100% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 11° 15° 16° 13° 11°
8% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 15° 16° 14° 12°
9% 5% 4% 3% 4% 5% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 14° 14° 13° 13°
0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 85% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 10° 10° 13° 15° 13° 11°
78% 54% 19% 5% 6% 5% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
12.1s 12.2s 12.8s 13.0s 13.5s 14.0s 14.4s 14.7s
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
15.3s 15.2s 12.8s 12.8s 14.2s 14.4s 14.9s 15.6s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
15.7s 15.5s 15.5s 15.3s 15.0s 14.4s 14.1s 13.5s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.7m
0.6m
13.3s 13.0s 12.9s 12.6s 12.2s 12.1s 12.0s 11.8s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
18.9s 18.0s 17.7s 17.5s 17.1s 16.6s 16.5s 16.4s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
16.2s 15.8s 15.4s 15.0s 14.6s 14.3s 13.9s 13.6s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
13.4s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.7s
Fri 5th December
4:06 AM 10:12 AM 4:36 PM 10:32 PM
4.51 0.50 4.46 0.67
Sat 6th December
4:54 AM 11:01 AM 5:26 PM 11:20 PM
4.57 0.48 4.40 0.73
Sun 7th December
5:43 AM 11:51 AM 6:16 PM
4.53 0.56 4.26
Mon 8th December
12:08 AM 6:34 AM 12:42 PM 7:08 PM
0.86 4.42 0.72 4.05
Tue 9th December
12:57 AM 7:26 AM 1:35 PM 8:03 PM
1.03 4.24 0.93 3.83
Wed 10th December
1:50 AM 8:22 AM 2:32 PM 9:02 PM
1.23 4.03 1.16 3.62
Thu 11th December
2:47 AM 9:23 AM 3:34 PM 10:07 PM
1.43 3.82 1.36 3.46
Fri 5th December
11°
2.9mm
12kmh SSE
83%
Sat 6th December
15°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
64%
Sun 7th December
17°
0.0mm
9kmh S
34%
Mon 8th December
16°
0.0mm
10kmh S
2%
Tue 9th December
16°
0.0mm
12kmh S
4%
Wed 10th December
14°
0.8mm
15kmh W
41%
Thu 11th December
15°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
21%
Fri 12th December
16°
0.0mm
10kmh S
13%
Sat 13th December
16°
0.0mm
13kmh S
40%
Sun 14th December
15°
0.5mm
5kmh ESE
76%
Mon 15th December
15°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
35%
Tue 16th December
16°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
21%
Wed 17th December
13°
2.8mm
23kmh WNW
77%
Thu 18th December
13°
1.0mm
14kmh NNW
77%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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