Surf photos at the Uhabia, Bidart

Bidart’s biggest beach, at the mouth of the Uhabia river. Were you in the water at the Uhabia? Pick the day and the time: your photos are in there.

Dead flat. No sessions here.

Either nobody shot this slot, or you’ve got the wrong spot. Happens to the best of us.

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Wave forecast at L'Uhabia

Time	Swell	Dir.	Wind
	1.2 m13 s2^nd 0.6 m · 5 s	NW	13 km/h ESE
	1.2 m13 s2^nd 0.6 m · 5 s	NW	7 km/h ENE
	1.1 m13 s2^nd 0.5 m · 5 s	NW	4 km/h N
Now	1.0 m13 s2^nd 0.4 m · 5 s	NW	9 km/h NW
	0.9 m13 s2^nd 0.4 m · 5 s	NW	11 km/h NW
	0.9 m12 s2^nd 0.5 m · 5 s	NW	5 km/h WNW

Source: Météo-France, MFWAM model (Licence Ouverte), forecast issued 2 November at 1am. Offshore swell (spot facing NW): at the shore, the waves also depend on the sandbanks and the tide.

L'Uhabia surf spot in Bidart

Getting there: Large Uhabia car park, with direct beach access.; Directions to the spot →
Good to know: Big sandy beach with banks that move with the tide: waves for every level. Check water quality after heavy rain (river mouth).
Best tide: Low to mid tide
Level: All levels

More about L'Uhabia

Bidart’s biggest beach stretches out at the mouth of the Uhabia. Its wide sandbanks change with the tide and offer waves for every level.

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L'Uhabia: your questions answered

What’s L'Uhabia like at high tide?

At high tide the shorebreak throws a barrel right by the water’s edge on the south side, which bodyboarders love. For surfing, the waves are generally softer then, so aim for low to mid tide instead.

Lefts or rights at L'Uhabia?

Both: the sandbanks shaped by the river create left and right peaks near the mouth. The south side is known for its long, easy wave, the north side for steeper walls.

Does L'Uhabia work when it’s big?

L'Uhabia is a classic fallback when it’s too big elsewhere, but its northern end closes out quickly and the spot ends up washing out if the swell keeps building. The current also gets stronger as the swell grows.

Can I surf L'Uhabia after heavy rain?

Best to wait: after storms and heavy rain, the river can pollute the water around the mouth, especially in spring. The rest of the time it’s fairly rare, but keep an eye on the weather over the previous days.