The Wave
High tide is the main takeoff for the dike-side right, while the pass wave can work from low to mid tide.
East-sector wind is the clean lane.
Surf GuideCôte Basque
St Jean de Luz - Sainte Barbe
Sainte-Barbe sits on the dike at the north edge of Saint-Jean-de-Luz bay, with a technical right, a pass wave for longboards, and a center left-right peak wrapped around one of the bay's landmark viewpoints. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for St Jean de Luz - Sainte Barbe in Côte Basque.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationCôte Basque, FR
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind NW 10 kt
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Expect a long paddle, strong current around the bar, and a spot that only really lights up when the swell is big enough to make the bay section stand up.
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