Biarritz – Côte des Basques in May
May 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: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ 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 May
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Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1495 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves2
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 792 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves3
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 796 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves4
CarcavelosPortugal · 841 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves5
SagresPortugal · 953 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves6
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 824 km away · water 16°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques?
May is a fair month for surfing at Biarritz – Côte des Basques; the best time is January–February, November. Waves 1.1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Biarritz – Côte des Basques in May?
Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Moulay Bouzerktoun (1.8 m waves), Peniche – Baleal (1.9 m waves) & Peniche – Supertubos (1.9 m waves).