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Best surf spots

Best surf spots in Bidart

A few local spots to know before you book your session.

Pavillon Royal

Ilbarritz

Erretegia

Plage du Centre

Uhabia

Parlementia

Booking schedule

Surf report

Bidart Surf Report

Check the 10-day surf outlook for Bidart, including wave height, wind direction, and daily condition signals before choosing a lesson window.

Today

08:00

1.1m

1.7m/s

11:00

1.2m

2m/s

14:00

1.3m

2.8m/s

17:00

1.4m

2.7m/s

Tomorrow

08:00

1.4m

1.6m/s

11:00

1.4m

1.9m/s

14:00

1.3m

3.1m/s

17:00

1.3m

3m/s

Fri, 25/9

08:00

1.2m

3.5m/s

11:00

1.2m

4.6m/s

14:00

1.3m

4.6m/s

17:00

1.2m

3.5m/s

Sat, 26/9

08:00

2.1m

2.6m/s

11:00

2.2m

2.2m/s

14:00

2.2m

2.1m/s

17:00

2.2m

3.2m/s

Sun, 27/9

08:00

1.8m

1.3m/s

11:00

1.7m

1.2m/s

14:00

1.6m

2.1m/s

17:00

1.6m

2.7m/s

Mon, 28/9

08:00

1.4m

2m/s

11:00

1.4m

2.5m/s

14:00

1.5m

2.8m/s

17:00

1.5m

4.2m/s

Tue, 29/9

08:00

1.2m

8.6m/s

11:00

1.1m

1.7m/s

14:00

1m

4.7m/s

17:00

1m

3.4m/s

Wed, 30/9

08:00

1.5m

2.9m/s

11:00

1.7m

3.4m/s

14:00

1.9m

4.2m/s

17:00

1.9m

4m/s

Thu, 1/10

08:00

2.4m

3.6m/s

11:00

2.4m

2.5m/s

14:00

2.3m

1.1m/s

17:00

2.3m

1.7m/s

Fri, 2/10

08:00

1.1m

2.3m/s

11:00

1m

2.6m/s

14:00

1m

1.6m/s

17:00

0.9m

2.8m/s

Surf Guides & Local Tips

Surfers walking down toward a Bidart beach below coastal cliffs and village rooftops.

CITY GUIDE

Where to Book Surf Lessons in Bidart

Bidart is a quieter Basque Coast base just south of Biarritz, with village access, cliffs, and beaches such as Uhabia, Erretegia, Bidart Centre, and Ilbarritz. It suits travelers who want local surf lessons without staying in the busiest part of the coast.

Beginner surf lesson in gentle white water at Uhabia beach in Bidart.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Uhabia and Softer Bidart Beachbreaks

Uhabia is often the easiest Bidart reference for lessons because it is a sandy beachbreak that can suit multiple levels around low to mid tide when the banks are friendly. Rocks, shorebreak, and swell direction still matter, so beginners should stay with supervised sessions.

Surfers checking Parliamentia from the Bidart cliffs before entering a more advanced wave.

ADVANCED SPOTS

Why Parliamentia Needs Local Guidance

Parliamentia is one of Bidart's famous waves, but it is not a first-lesson spot. The long right can look smaller from shore than it feels in the water, so it is best reserved for experienced surfers or coached progression on the right forecast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bidart is a good choice if you want a calmer Basque Coast base near Biarritz with access to local beachbreaks, village services, and instructors who know how the tide and rocks shape each session.