Beach Weather in Grand Plage, Biarritz, France

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15°
 
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13°
 
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14°
 
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15°
 
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18°
 
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23°
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23°
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26°
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23°
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16°
 

Beach Weather Today in Grand Plage

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 2.9mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 34kmh from the West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Grand Plage faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:33 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 Grand Plage

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.9mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.4mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

GRAND PLAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 11° 12° 13°
86% 77% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 73%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 12° 11°
87% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 64% 82%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.3mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 10°
86% 91% 70% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11°
90% 97% 100% 100% 96% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 13° 11°
90% 58% 91% 57% 27% 97% 32% 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°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 10°
9% 8% 7% 5% 2% 0% 7% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 10°
71% 43% 37% 16% 3% 1% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
1.5m
1.6m
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.5m
9.9s 1.0s 1.0s 1.0s 1.0s 1.0s 1.0s 1.0s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
46
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
1.5m
1.8m
1.9m
2.1m
2.3m
1.9m
2.1m
2.1m
1.0s 1.0s 12.3s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
2.1m
1.8m
1.9m
1.8m
1.2m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 14.1s 13.9s 13.8s 13.8s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
13.7s 13.7s 13.5s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 15.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.5m
15.1s 14.6s 14.2s 13.7s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s 12.8s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 13.6s
Sat 21st December
2:03 AM 8:28 AM 2:42 PM 9:02 PM
1.43 3.76 1.39 3.41
Sun 22nd December
2:54 AM 9:18 AM 3:36 PM 9:57 PM
1.60 3.58 1.55 3.29
Mon 23rd December
3:52 AM 10:15 AM 4:35 PM 11:00 PM
1.73 3.43 1.66 3.23
Tue 24th December
4:56 AM 11:20 AM 5:37 PM
1.80 3.35 1.71
Wed 25th December
12:04 AM 6:02 AM 12:27 PM 6:36 PM
3.25 1.79 3.35 1.69
Thu 26th December
1:02 AM 7:03 AM 1:26 PM 7:29 PM
3.34 1.70 3.41 1.61
Fri 27th December
1:53 AM 7:55 AM 2:16 PM 8:16 PM
3.48 1.56 3.52 1.50
Sat 21st December
12°
2.9mm
23kmh WSW
91%
Sun 22nd December
13°
2.4mm
37kmh W
91%
Mon 23rd December
10°
1.8mm
19kmh N
93%
Tue 24th December
11°
0.1mm
7kmh SSW
97%
Wed 25th December
13°
0.0mm
12kmh E
58%
Thu 26th December
11°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
10%
Fri 27th December
12°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
21%
Sat 28th December
12°
0.0mm
5kmh S
0%
Sun 29th December
11°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
2%
Mon 30th December
12°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
0%
Tue 31st December
11°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
4%
Wed 1st January
13°
0.0mm
10kmh S
20%
Thu 2nd January
14°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
40%
Fri 3rd January
16°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
44%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold 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 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Grand Plage, Biarritz, France

A holiday at the Grand Plage in Biarritz, France, promises an unforgettable experience in a stunning location. Known for its picturesque coastline and luxury resorts, Biarritz is a popular destination for travelers looking to relax and enjoy some fun in the sun. The Grand Plage is the largest and most famous beach in this glamorous seaside town, offering plenty of activities and amenities to suit everyone's preferences.

Beach Type

The Grand Plage boasts beautiful golden sand that is soft to the touch, making it perfect for sunbathing or simply strolling along the shoreline. While it does not offer rocky terrain or reefs ideal for snorkeling or diving, the beach's clear blue waters provide excellent swimming conditions for all ages.

Beach Activities

At the Grand Plage, there are numerous beach activities to choose from:

  1. Surfing: Biarritz is known as one of Europe's top surfing destinations, with consistent waves that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers. Surf schools and rental shops can be found nearby.

  2. Swimming: The calm waters of the Grand Plage make it an ideal spot for swimming and wading in the cool Atlantic Ocean.

  3. Stand-up Paddleboarding: With its gentle waves, stand-up paddleboarding is a popular activity at this beach. Rentals are available nearby for those who want to give it a try.

  4. Beach Volleyball: Several beach volleyball courts can be found on the sands of Grand Plage - perfect for friendly competitions among friends or family members.

  5. Sunbathing & Relaxation: With its wide expanse of soft golden sand, finding a spot to lay out your towel and soak up some rays is easy on this gorgeous beach.

Accommodations

There are several luxurious hotels and resorts located near the Grand Plage:

  1. Hôtel du Palais: A historic palace turned five-star hotel, it offers stunning views of the beach and top-notch amenities.

  2. Hôtel de Silhouette: A charming boutique hotel located near the beach, offering cozy rooms and excellent service.

  3. Le Regina Biarritz Hotel & Spa: This elegant hotel features a spa, swimming pool, and beautiful views of the ocean.

Areas to Stay In

There are several areas in Biarritz that provide convenient access to the Grand Plage:

  1. City Centre: Staying in the heart of Biarritz allows for easy access to not only the beach but also shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

  2. Port Vieux: This picturesque area is located south of Grand Plage and offers a more tranquil atmosphere while still being close to the main attractions.

  3. Côte des Basques: Located further south, this area is known for its stunning coastal views and is popular among surfers.

Beach Amenities

The Grand Plage offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable visit:

  1. Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  2. Restrooms and showers available
  3. Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  4. Restaurants, cafes, and shops nearby
  5. Parking facilities close to the beach

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