Beach break · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 9h–11h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Central Bidart beach and popular surf school spot. Favoured by beginners who benefit from the relatively sheltered position. Also works for intermediates on a moderate swell.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Bidart Centre is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Bidart Centre comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Bidart Centre, you can also check conditions at Bidart Erretegia, Pavillon Royal, Parlementia. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.