Le Port
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This spot is very rare and right in town. It only works when most other spots are out of control. Plenty of locals who know each other and the take-off zone is tiny. Come to watch and surf Ste-Barbe, Hendaye or Spain.
Location
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Easy, right by the entrance of St-Jean de Luz harbor in the Bay on Ciboure side.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sainte Barbe Inside
0.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
La bougie
0.61 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
les flots bleus
0.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |