Overview

Biscarrosse-Plage South is the official kitesurf spot on the ocean coast of Biscarrosse, at the southern end of the beach. Navigation is only authorised south of the signage — this is not a reserved zone so maximum vigilance is required. The beach to the south is a military zone (marked by large posts) — strictly off-limits. Excellent north thermal wind in summer with rideable waves. FFVL-labelled spot.

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Spot forecast for BISCARROSSE-PLAGE, "plage sud"

Sunrise 08:26 · Sunset 19:13

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.4 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 00:38 · 2.8 m Low tide 06:36 · 1.8 m High tide 13:05 · 3 m Low tide 19:27 · 1.6 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 01:53 · 3 m Low tide 07:45 · 1.6 m High tide 14:06 · 3.2 m Low tide 20:20 · 1.3 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 02:41 · 3.2 m Low tide 08:34 · 1.4 m High tide 14:50 · 3.5 m Low tide 21:02 · 1.1 m
Friday 23 October High tide 03:18 · 3.5 m Low tide 09:14 · 1.1 m High tide 15:27 · 3.7 m Low tide 21:38 · 0.8 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 03:52 · 3.7 m Low tide 09:50 · 0.9 m High tide 16:02 · 4 m Low tide 22:12 · 0.6 m

BISCARROSSE-PLAGE, "plage sud": when to go?

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Technical details of BISCARROSSE-PLAGE, "plage sud" spot

The spot works with winds from N, S.

Depending on conditions: NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

From Biscarrosse town, head for Biscarrosse-Plage then follow signs for Plage Sud. Launch and ride only in the zone south of the official signage. Do not enter the military zone to the south under any circumstances. North thermal wind is ideal — builds from early afternoon. Self-organised spot.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Best season: May to October. North thermal wind most consistent June to September. Military zone adjacent — access restrictions permanent and non-negotiable.
Required level: Advanced

Parking

From Biscarrosse town, follow directions to Biscarrosse-Plage, then follow Plage Sud signs. Parking at the southern beach car park.

Wind specificities

The north thermal wind is the star here — pure, reliable, building from noon to 6pm at 15 to 25 knots in summer. It arrives straight onshore from the north, perfectly aligned with the beach. South wind also possible but more variable. West and northwest onshore winds generate powerful Atlantic swell — ideal for wave riding but demanding.

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BISCARROSSE-PLAGE, "plage sud" kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot