Biarritz – Côte des Basques in August
August is a fair month for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques; the best time is January–February, November.
Plan your trip to Biarritz – Côte des BasquesEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ BIQ 4 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1495 km away · water 18°C1.7 m waves2
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 111 km away · water 23°C1.4 m waves3
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 792 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
ZarautzSpain · 53 km away · water 24°C1.3 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 824 km away · water 18°C1.6 m waves6
MundakaSpain · 92 km away · water 23°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Biarritz – Côte des Basques
- Jo Moraiz Surf School 0.1 km
- La Vague Basque 0.1 km
- Surf Hostel Biarritz 1.4 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques?
August is a fair month for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques; the best time is January–February, November. Waves 1.1 m, water 24°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in August?
About 24°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in August?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in August?
Around 26°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Moulay Bouzerktoun (1.7 m waves), Biscarrosse Plage (1.4 m waves) & Peniche – Baleal (1.7 m waves).