Surf photos at Cenitz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz
A wild cove between Guéthary and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Were you in the water at Cenitz? Pick the day and the time: your photos are in there.
Sessions at Cenitz
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 Cenitz
Today
| Time | Swell | Dir. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 m13 s2nd 0.6 m · 5 s | NW | 13 km/h ESE | |
| 1.2 m13 s2nd 0.6 m · 5 s | NW | 8 km/h E | |
| 1.1 m13 s2nd 0.5 m · 5 s | NW | 4 km/h N | |
| Now | 1.0 m13 s2nd 0.4 m · 5 s | NW | 8 km/h NW |
| 1.0 m13 s2nd 0.4 m · 5 s | NW | 10 km/h WNW | |
| 1.0 m12 s2nd 0.5 m · 5 s | NW | 5 km/h W |
Source: Météo-France, MFWAM model (Licence Ouverte), forecast issued 2 November at 1am. Offshore swell (spot facing WNW): at the shore, the waves also depend on the sandbanks and the tide.
Cenitz surf spot in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Good to know
- Lefts and rights over sand and rock, best with a south-easterly wind: an unspoilt setting, slightly quieter than Lafitenia.
- Best tide
- Mid to high tide
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate
More about Cenitz
Between Guéthary and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Cenitz is a wild cove with lefts and rights over sand and rock. An unspoilt setting, best from mid to high tide.
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Cenitz: your questions answered
What level is Cenitz for?
It depends on the peak. In the south of the bay, a long and fairly gentle left suits beginners; in the middle, the left-and-right peak is faster and for experienced surfers; in the north, by the rocks, the fast right needs a good level.
What tide is best for Cenitz?
Mid to high tide: Cenitz is one of the few spots that works at high tide, which draws a crowd at that time. At low tide, the rocky bottom is exposed and forms little natural pools.
What swell works at Cenitz?
Cenitz works with a small north-westerly to westerly swell and a south-easterly wind. Its waves are known to be inconsistent, so check the forecast before you go.
Is Cenitz good for longboarding?
Yes: the left in the south of the bay is soft but long and fun to ride, and it’s popular with longboarders and old-school surfers. Watch out for the rocky bottom, though, even if the waves are slow.