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Tides in Landes & Basque Country
The whole Landes & Basque Country coast: 31 towns and 147 beaches, with times, coefficient and spring tides.
The Landes and Basque coast is a long, straight ocean beach pounded by Atlantic swell. The range is gentler : around 4 m at springs : but rip currents (baïnes) and waves demand respect. Hossegor, Capbreton and Biarritz are surf meccas.
Today's coefficient97
Next spring tideSaturday 29 August · coef. 97
Sea temperature~ 23 °C (August)
Spots to see
- Biarritzlegendary surf spots
- Soorts-Hossegorpowerful swell
- Capbretoncanyon and port
- Hendayesheltered bay, border
All towns
Gironde
Landes
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
FAQ
What is a baïne?
A baïne is a hollow in the sand that, on the falling tide, creates a violent seaward current. It is the main cause of drowning here : swim only in supervised areas.
Does the tide affect surfing?
Yes: depending on the spot, waves are better on a rising or falling tide. Knowing the tide time and coefficient helps pick your session.