Biarritz – Côte des Basques in December
December is a good month for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques (best: 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: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 15 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ 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 December
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SafiMorocco · 1411 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves2
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1495 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves3
SagresPortugal · 953 km away · water 17°C2.6 m waves4
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 824 km away · water 16°C2.7 m waves5
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 841 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves6
GuinchoPortugal · 846 km away · water 16°C2.6 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →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 December a good time for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques?
December is a good month for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques (best: January–February, November). Waves 1.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in December?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in December?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in December?
Around 14°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 15 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Safi (2.4 m waves), Moulay Bouzerktoun (2.4 m waves) & Sagres (2.6 m waves).