Ciboure

Ciboure is a beach/jetty surf spot in the Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz area that is generally described as fairly exposed with fairly consistent surf overall, but with summer conditions often becoming mostly flat. For surfing, the spot is centered on a harbor/jetty setup and is most often best around low tide. One source highlights prevailing left-breaking waves at the break, while another describes the wave direction as both left and right—so the exact feeling depends on swell angle and state of the tide. Rocky hazards are a recurring safety theme, and the area includes harbor infrastructure. Surf productivity in the sheltered harbor area is also described as dependent on larger swell: the spot is reported to start working only when the swell is over about 3 meters (outer buoys), and to hold up to around 5 meters with a working swell window roughly from 3.5 to 5 meters. When conditions line up, rides are typically short (under 50 meters) and tend to be mushy as they break near the jetty. Safety-wise, use caution around rocks and jetty walls and respect harbor traffic. Avoid surfing in designated boat channels and, in summer, avoid any swim zones/restricted areas. The area is described as having limited/no rescue coverage at the spot level and only seasonal lifeguards, so plan accordingly. Local guidance also stresses checking the tide and expecting that surfing is most promising during winter, with February repeatedly identified as a top month for conditions.