Capbreton
France · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.4m WNW
Wind: 12 km/h NNW (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:00Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 18°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.4m swell at 8s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 18°C.
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Forecast accuracy at Capbreton
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9pm (score: 16). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Capbreton.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Capbreton
Capbreton encompasses a series of high-quality beach breaks located in the Landes region of south-western France, immediately south of Hossegor. The bathymetry relies entirely on mobile silica sandbanks, which are strongly influenced by the adjacent deep-water Gouf de Capbreton submarine canyon and local engineered groynes. The canyon channels raw Atlantic swell energy, but the specific angle of the Capbreton beaches and jetties slightly diffuses the power, making the waves generally more manageable than its northern neighbour. Operating optimally on a west-north-westerly groundswell paired with an easterly offshore wind, the breaks offer structured, A-frame peaks providing both left and right-hand rides. While hollow sections exist, the waves frequently offer steep, workable walls suitable for high-performance carving. This balance of power and predictability renders Capbreton ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. The sandy bottom is forgiving, but the strong littoral currents and shifting peaks require solid ocean awareness and disciplined paddle fitness to maintain position.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Capbreton. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Capbreton?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.