Is today a good day for snorkeling in Biarritz?
Today is not the day.
Not safe for snorkelling today. A 1.4 m sea running. Out of season for it, whatever the weather does.
Not today14/100
7-day outlook for snorkeling in Biarritz
Best day looks like Wednesday at 35/100.
Why this score?
Data from Open-Meteo, and Open-Meteo Marine for waves and sea temperature. Last updated 09:05 UTC.
Snorkeling in Biarritz, month by month
The sea is warmest in August at 24°C and coldest in February at 12°C. Offshore waves are biggest in February (the day's highest averages 2.6 m) and smallest in June (1.2 m). Daytime highs peak at 25°C in August and fall to 12°C in January. December is the wettest month, with about 17 days of 1 mm or more; July is the driest, with about 8.
Our seasonal guide puts snorkeling in season from May to October.
| Month | Sea temperature (°C) | Offshore wave height (m) | Daytime high (°C) | Rainy days (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 2.3 | 12 | 13 |
| February | 12 | 2.6 | 15 | 12 |
| March | 13 | 2.3 | 16 | 15 |
| April | 15 | 1.8 | 17 | 13 |
| May (in season) | 17 | 1.4 | 20 | 16 |
| June (in season) | 21 | 1.2 | 23 | 15 |
| July (in season) | 23 | 1.2 | 24 | 8 |
| August (in season) | 24 | 1.4 | 25 | 11 |
| September (in season) | 23 | 1.5 | 24 | 13 |
| October (in season) | 20 | 1.9 | 21 | 14 |
| November | 16 | 2.6 | 16 | 14 |
| December | 14 | 2.2 | 14 | 17 |
In season, by our seasonal guide
Averages of daily weather 2020 to 2024 and of waves and sea temperature 2022 to 2024, from ERA5 reanalysis data (about 25 km resolution; waves are measured offshore, not in the surf at the beach). Not a forecast.
About snorkeling in Biarritz
Where European surfing began. Consistent Atlantic swell, a Basque culinary scene, and the Pyrenees an hour away.
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