Surf: The central beach is often crowded with local surf club members and there are some gnarly rocks to contend with that are exposed at low tide. Closes-out in bigger swells but has occasional memorable days with both fast walls outside and fun shorebreak hooks on the inside. Environment: Ouhabia is visible from the N10, but can be badly polluted by the river. Lots of surf schools and average days. Surf: General: The beaches around Bidart tend to pick up less swell -- but this is a good thing, as they can close out easily and work best in small to medium swells. Can be excellent or frustratingly fickle, with a few rocks scattered about to contend with. Plage d'Erretegia at the northern edge is popular with longboarders and the rocky fingers here can help shape some fun waves. However, the beach all but disappears at high, so best on the drop. Tides: All tides but Plage d'Erretegia at the northern edge all but disappears at high so best on the drop. Size: Knee to head high. Wind: SE, ESE Swell: Small to medium NW-W Bottom: Sand with rock Paddling: Can be rippy when big and peaks can be shifty. Spot Rating: A fun, fickle spot popular with the longboard crew. Access: Beachfront parking along Rue de la Plage. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Often busy and there's a strong local crew here. Local Vibe: Competitive local crew with a strong surf club scene. As always humility and respect appreciated. Environment: Generally OK. The nearby river can mean the water quality can be suspect especially after heavy rains. Hazards: Rocks; and the beach at eastern edge all but disappears at high. Season: Works best in smaller-medium swells so Mar-May and September-October.