Surf Grande Plage

Biarritz, France

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The most popular beach in the area, with waves that get big during the winter.

This is the main beach in Biarritz, France. It's a very popular summer time destination, but the waves are on the smaller side during this season. The waves begin to pick up during the fall and winter months. This is a beach break, providing rippable waves up and down the beach. There is a rip that takes you out to the lineup on the south end of the beach by the rocks. Use this on a bigger day.

Just a short walk from Grande Plage is Cote des Basques, which is also a great spot to check out if you're thinking of going for a surf.

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Andy

Surf Grande Plage

10/22/20

This is the main beach in Biarritz France. Very crowded in the summer but a beautiful place to surf and have a beach day. Would recommend going here at least once!

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Explore the Phare de Biarritz

This lighthouse is located north of Grande Plage beach. It's a great place to explore because it provides scenic vistas of downtown Biarritz, as well as the northern town of Anglet. The lighthouse has a couple of grassy areas where people can picnic while watching the ocean. It's all and all a great place to check out while you are in Biarritz!

Stroll out to the Rocher de la Vierge

There is a beautiful walk out to the rock formation and the Virgin Mary statue. When you walk out to the rock formation, you get a great view of the downtown area of Biarritz and the more rural southern end of the town. If you go in the winter time, you can see large waves crash against the rock. WARNING: Time the walk out accordingly or you will get splashed when the waves are big.

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