Bidart Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Small to medium NW-W
Wind
SE, ESE
Surf Height
Knee to head high.
Tide
All tides but Plage d'Erretegia at the northern edge all but disappears at high so best on the drop.
Bidart Surf Guide
The beaches around Bidart tend to pick up less swell -- but this is a good thing, as they can close out easily and work best in small to medium swells. Can be excellent or frustratingly fickle, with a few rocks scattered about to contend with. Plage d'Erretegia at the northern edge is popular with longboarders and the rocky fingers here can help shape some fun waves. However, the beach all but disappears at high, so best on the drop.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Fun for all when small but be aware on a pushing tide.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive local crew with a strong surf club scene. As always humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Often busy and there's a strong local crew here.
Spot Rating
Fun
A fun, fickle spot popular with the longboard crew.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be rippy when big and peaks can be shifty.
Water Quality
Clean
Generally OK. The nearby river can mean the water quality can be suspect especially after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rocks; and the beach at eastern edge all but disappears at high.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Beachfront parking along Rue de la Plage.
Bottom
Sand with rock
Best Season
Works best in smaller-medium swells so Mar-May and September-October.
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