Best beaches in the French Basque Coast
The best beaches in the French Basque Coast, on the coast of France — 3 shores from Plage de la Cote des Basques to Hendaye Plage, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.
The warmest sea in the French Basque Coast is ~22°C, at Plage de la Cote des Basques, in season around May-October, best surf in autumn. Across its 3 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~22°C in the warm season.
Plage de la Cote des BasquesBiarritz, France
Grande PlageBiarritz, France
Hendaye PlageBasque Coast, France
When to visit beaches in the French Basque Coast
Most of the 3 beaches listed in the French Basque Coast are at their best June to October, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 22°C across the listed beaches.
Choosing a beach in the French Basque Coast
Surfers should look at Plage de la Cote des Basques and Grande Plage.
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Beaches in the French Basque Coast: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit beaches in the French Basque Coast?
The season in the French Basque Coast runs June to October, with July the peak. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.
How warm is the sea in the French Basque Coast?
In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the French Basque Coast sits at about 22°C.