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Biscarrosse-Plage

Beach break · Landes · Beginner → Advanced

Reading the tides…

Biscarrosse surf today

Forecast for Friday 16 October

Intermediate : Too big for your level. Don't mess with that.

Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)

  • Beginner —
  • Intermediate —
  • Advanced 60
  • Waves 2.3 m · 13 s period
  • Wind NW 8 km/h (gusts 22 km/h)
  • Tides: ▽ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▽ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00

About this spot

First Landes spot south of Arcachon. Surf school and competitions. Random sandbars with a heavy shore dump — great for thrills. Gets very crowded in summer. Best at low to mid tide.

LandesBeach breakBeginner → AdvancedSW → NW swell

Spot photos

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Biscarrosse in detail

Swell season for your level

  • Beginner: April → September
  • Intermediate: August → June
  • Advanced: September → April

Based on 5 years of offshore swell. The wind, often decisive on summer afternoons, is not in it: check the forecast

Beginner → Advanced

Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.

Access & landmarks

Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.

Safety

Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.

Frequently asked about Biscarrosse

Is Biscarrosse suitable for beginners?

Biscarrosse 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.

What wind is ideal for Biscarrosse?

The ideal wind at Biscarrosse comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.

What surf spots are near Biscarrosse?

Around Biscarrosse, you can also check conditions at Le Vivier, La Salie, Petit Nice. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.