Beach Weather in Grand Plage, Biarritz, France

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Beach Weather Today in Grand Plage

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 2.2mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 51kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Grand Plage faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:48 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 Grand Plage

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.6mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 87%.

GRAND PLAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 11° 12° 13° 12° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 74% 47% 31% 46%
1.8mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 84% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 95%
1.9mm 0.3mm 1.2mm 1.6mm 1.3mm 0.8mm 0.5mm 0.7mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
79% 57% 91% 100% 95% 76% 65% 79%
0.7mm 0.7mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.4mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
92% 100% 86% 100% 100% 100% 74% 100%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10° 13° 14° 13° 12°
42% 46% 45% 53% 18% 43% 53% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 12°
34% 24% 56% 57% 48% 60% 57% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10°
86% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 81%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 1.0mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
45
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
33
kmh
51
kmh
1.9m
2.0m
1.7m
1.5m
0.9m
0.4m
1.4m
2.0m
7.1s 8.3s 8.7s 9.1s 9.6s 9.7s 9.8s 10.1s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
47
kmh
51
kmh
52
kmh
59
kmh
57
kmh
52
kmh
51
kmh
2.1m
2.3m
2.6m
2.4m
2.9m
2.4m
2.5m
2.3m
10.1s 10.7s 11.3s 11.7s 11.9s 12.0s 12.1s 12.1s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
51
kmh
47
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
24
kmh
2.2m
2.3m
2.1m
1.7m
1.6m
1.7m
1.5m
1.1m
12.0s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 12.0s 12.1s 12.2s 12.3s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.1m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.2s 11.9s 11.7s 11.5s 11.1s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
10.8s 10.6s 9.5s 10.3s 10.6s 12.4s 12.6s 12.4s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 12.5s 12.9s 13.1s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.5m
13.0s 12.8s 12.5s 12.4s 12.5s 12.5s 11.7s 11.6s
Thu 8th January
1:25 AM 7:52 AM 1:58 PM 8:20 PM
1.01 4.18 1.01 3.78
Fri 9th January
2:10 AM 8:37 AM 2:45 PM 9:06 PM
1.22 3.92 1.25 3.58
Sat 10th January
2:59 AM 9:25 AM 3:35 PM 9:57 PM
1.44 3.66 1.49 3.40
Sun 11th January
3:55 AM 10:23 AM 4:33 PM 11:00 PM
1.64 3.43 1.69 3.27
Mon 12th January
5:01 AM 11:35 AM 5:39 PM
1.77 3.28 1.81
Tue 13th January
12:14 AM 6:13 AM 12:53 PM 6:47 PM
3.24 1.81 3.25 1.82
Wed 14th January
1:23 AM 7:21 AM 1:58 PM 7:47 PM
3.31 1.73 3.33 1.74
Thu 8th January
14°
2.2mm
15kmh SW
74%
Fri 9th January
10°
8.3mm
49kmh W
97%
Sat 10th January
10°
4.6mm
31kmh WNW
80%
Sun 11th January
10°
0.6mm
7kmh SSE
94%
Mon 12th January
14°
0.2mm
10kmh SSE
44%
Tue 13th January
14°
0.0mm
15kmh S
49%
Wed 14th January
11°
2.9mm
13kmh W
95%
Thu 15th January
11°
4.5mm
18kmh WSW
75%
Fri 16th January
11°
1.4mm
9kmh S
47%
Sat 17th January
11°
1.4mm
15kmh WSW
76%
Sun 18th January
10°
8.6mm
22kmh WNW
80%
Mon 19th January
3.3mm
16kmh S
92%
Tue 20th January
5.3mm
23kmh W
85%
Wed 21st January
3.6mm
22kmh SW
85%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 13 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 77%.

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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