Biarritz/Anglet surf breaks

Biarritz and Anglet breaks are a short car journey away from the h₂o holidays house.

Anglet

Anglet can hold bigger waves in various spots and there are often a number of surfing comps being held on one of the breaks.  These include La Barre, Les Cavaliers and la Chambre d’Amour. Good parking up and down all the spots, although some places are for vehicles under 2 metres, these breaks are about 25 mins away by car.

Biarritz

Biarritz is known as the birthplace of European surfing and one of the first tourist resorts in Europe , it is totally different to the breaks to the north, a series of small bays and craggy rocks scatter this part of the coastline.

Le Grande Plage is right in the centre of town by the Casino, lots of surf comps held here. Can be really crowded all times of year. Best on mid tide.
 
The Cotes Basques is the next real break to the south, again a lot of surf comps are based here, use the channel at the north to get out, can get crowded in peak season and weekends but a good spot.

Marbella and Milady beaches are more south still, follow the signs to Bidart and park near the Aire de Camping, best on low to mid tide and can handle a good size swell before closing out. Good showers and toilets.