Beach break · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Peak's gone, but it's still holding. Go. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Beach between Biarritz and Bidart. Unattractive reefs but a wave can appear if the elements align — a sheltered option when everything else is too big or too crowded.
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.
Ilbarritz 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 Ilbarritz comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Ilbarritz, you can also check conditions at Pavillon Royal, Milady, Marbella. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.