Beach Weather in Grand Plage, Biarritz, France

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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

Beach Weather Today in Grand Plage

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 13kmh from the West-Southwest. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Grand Plage faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:02 PM. The skies should be very 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

GRAND PLAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 17° 17° 17° 14°
15% 23% 11% 4% 8% 100% 4% 10%
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 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 14° 17° 16° 17° 15°
19% 71% 75% 54% 86% 31% 52% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.9mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 20° 20° 19° 16°
31% 35% 25% 16% 10% 9% 8% 9%
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 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 12° 13° 17° 19° 19° 15°
7% 7% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 15° 20° 21° 18° 18°
26% 80% 89% 4% 7% 88% 86% 47%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 16° 20° 21° 20° 18°
0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 6% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 16° 21° 23° 23° 21°
3% 2% 5% 4% 4% 5% 8% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
9.6s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 8.8s 8.5s 8.4s 8.2s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
4.1s 4.1s 4.0s 9.6s 9.5s 9.2s 8.9s 8.6s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
8.4s 4.2s 4.1s 4.0s 4.0s 7.8s 7.7s 4.8s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
5.0s 5.5s 5.5s 5.6s 5.7s 5.7s 12.1s 6.4s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
1.1m
1.2m
0.5m
6.1s 12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 16.4s 15.8s 15.3s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
14.9s 14.7s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 13.4s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
13.3s 13.0s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s
Sun 26th April
7:34 AM 2:08 PM 7:56 PM
1.39 3.58 1.54
Mon 27th April
2:26 AM 8:33 AM 3:02 PM 8:51 PM
3.83 1.24 3.76 1.34
Tue 28th April
3:18 AM 9:19 AM 3:46 PM 9:35 PM
3.97 1.11 3.92 1.15
Wed 29th April
4:02 AM 9:58 AM 4:24 PM 10:14 PM
4.08 1.00 4.05 1.00
Thu 30th April
4:40 AM 10:32 AM 4:57 PM 10:49 PM
4.13 0.94 4.13 0.91
Fri 1st May
5:14 AM 11:05 AM 5:27 PM 11:23 PM
4.14 0.92 4.17 0.86
Sat 2nd May
5:45 AM 11:37 AM 5:55 PM 11:57 PM
4.10 0.95 4.15 0.88
Sun 26th April
17°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
21%
Mon 27th April
18°
1.2mm
6kmh WNW
55%
Tue 28th April
21°
0.0mm
10kmh NE
17%
Wed 29th April
19°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
3%
Thu 30th April
21°
0.8mm
6kmh SSW
53%
Fri 1st May
21°
0.0mm
4kmh E
2%
Sat 2nd May
24°
0.0mm
5kmh S
4%
Sun 3rd May
25°
0.0mm
7kmh S
3%
Mon 4th May
25°
0.0mm
6kmh S
0%
Tue 5th May
22°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
14%
Wed 6th May
26°
0.0mm
3kmh S
13%
Thu 7th May
15°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
61%
Fri 8th May
14°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
27%
Sat 9th May
15°
0.0mm
16kmh E
51%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant 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 very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 23%.

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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