#525 European Rank

Plage de Biscarrosse

Biscarrosse-Plage, Landes, France•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: June, July, August, September

Photo: Delbarre Cedric (Public domain) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.33/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

21.6°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€63/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Biscarrosse-Plage, Landes · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Refreshing Plunge

Jan

12.5°C

Air 17°C

Feb

11.8°C

Air 18°C

Mar

12.0°C

Air 20°C

Apr

13.3°C

Air 23°C

May

15.7°C

Air 26°C

Jun

18.5°C

Air 29°C

Jul

20.8°C

Air 31°C

Peak

Aug

21.6°C

Air 31°C

Sep

20.3°C

Air 29°C

Oct

18.1°C

Air 26°C

Nov

15.6°C

Air 22°C

Dec

13.7°C

Air 19°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 23 Jul – 29 Aug (>21°C) · 38 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all France Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.1 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.9 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5

About Plage de Biscarrosse

A vast Landes strand where the pines end, the dunes begin and the sandbars peel all summer.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Direct access from the Biscarrosse-Plage resort promenade, with parking lots and connections to the La Vélodyssée coastal cycle route.

•Protected Status / Environment: Atlantic coastal dune system subject to ONF coastal preservation; monitored bathing zones during summer.

•Notable Feature: Expansive oceanic sand beach renowned as a major surfing hub in the Landes department, backed by pine forests.

Official Tourism Authorities:biscarrosse.com france.fr tourismelandes.com

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Yes

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Biscarrosse-Plage, Landes. Accessible via regional coastal roads (44.448°N, -1.256°E).

•Baïnes (rip channels) shift daily; swim only in the supervised zones.

•Where the Landes pine forest simply stops at the dune line; seaplane lakes just behind.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Biscarrosse-Plage, Landes, France.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plage de Biscarrosse

What is the water temperature at Plage de Biscarrosse?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Plage de Biscarrosse averages 21.6°C (71°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Plage de Biscarrosse?

Plage de Biscarrosse is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Biscarrosse-Plage, Landes, France.

Is Plage de Biscarrosse good for families with kids?

Plage de Biscarrosse has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Plage de Biscarrosse?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

Getting Around & Activities

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Airport & Port Transfers

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