Biarritz – Côte des Basques in January
January is one of the best months for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques.
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: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 12°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 16 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 4 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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SafiMorocco · 1411 km away · water 17°C2.5 m waves2
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1495 km away · water 17°C2.5 m waves3
SagresPortugal · 953 km away · water 16°C2.8 m waves4
GuinchoPortugal · 846 km away · water 15°C2.9 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 824 km away · water 15°C3 m waves6
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 841 km away · water 15°C2.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques. Waves 2.1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 12°C.
How warm is the water at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in January?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in January?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in January?
Around 12°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 16 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Safi (2.5 m waves), Moulay Bouzerktoun (2.5 m waves) & Sagres (2.8 m waves).