The Wave
South or southeast wind is the clean side.
NW or W swell is the trigger.
Low to medium-high tide is the better read, and crowds build fast when it turns on.
Surf GuideCôte Basque
Lafitenia
A sheltered Basque bay with a long right-hand point wave over rock reef and a serious local reputation when northwest swell arrives. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Lafitenia in Côte Basque.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCôte Basque, FR
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind NW 7 kt
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