Surf photos at Lafitenia, Saint-Jean-de-Luz
The long Lafitenia right, one of the finest in the Basque Country. Were you in the water at Lafitenia? Pick the day and the time: your photos are in there.
Sessions at Lafitenia
1 session
Wave forecast at Lafitenia
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 NW): at the shore, the waves also depend on the sandbanks and the tide.
Lafitenia surf spot in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Getting there
- Car park above the beach (paid in season), then a path down into the bay.
- Directions to the spot →
- Good to know
- Point break: a long right peeling over rock and sand. Hugely popular, often crowded at the peak.
- Best tide
- Low to mid tide
- Level
- Intermediate to advanced
More about Lafitenia
Lafitenia is one of the finest rights in the Basque Country: a point break peeling for ages over rock and sand, best from low to mid tide. Needless to say, the peak is often crowded.
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Lafitenia: your questions answered
What level is Lafitenia for?
Experienced surfers: the tourist office advises beginners against it. The take-off can be radical, with steps in the bottom, and there are rocks pretty much everywhere plus some current.
Is Lafitenia a right or a left?
Mostly the right: long and fast, especially on the inside, with sections for cutbacks. The left is shorter and rockier, and far less surfed.
What conditions work best at Lafitenia?
A westerly to north-westerly swell and a south-easterly wind. The spot holds from 1 to 4 m and is fairly consistent: it can work at any time of year.
What tide is best for Lafitenia?
The best window is low to mid tide, but the spot stays surfable for much of the day, except on very big tides. The rocks show more or less depending on the tide, so spot them before you paddle out if you don’t know the place.
Does Lafitenia get crowded?
Yes, as soon as it’s working: it’s a locals’ favourite and the line-up fills up fast, especially at lunchtime. To dodge the crowd, aim for quieter hours.