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This spot only really wakes up on a big swell at low tide, with south to southwest wind the clean side.
Surf GuideCôte Basque
St Jean de Luz - La Bougie
La Bougie is the beacon-marked Socoa spot at the south end of Saint-Jean-de-Luz bay, a selective longboard-friendly reef/harbor wave with a clear landmark identity and big views over the bay. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for St Jean de Luz - La Bougie in Côte Basque.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationCôte Basque, FR
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind W 9 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The launch is tied to the port of Ciboure / Socoa area, so parking, restaurants, and the harbor setting are part of the decision as much as the wave itself.
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