Les Cavaliers
France · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.4m WNW
Wind: 5 km/h WSW (onshore)
Beach faces: W
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:02Expected 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
0.5m swell at 8s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 17°C.
AI-generated summary for Les Cavaliers. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Les Cavaliers
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 16). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Les Cavaliers.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Les Cavaliers
Les Cavaliers is a highly concentrated, immensely powerful beach break situated in Anglet, on the south-western coast of France. The bathymetry is entirely defined by steep, shifting silica sandbanks heavily constrained by two prominent engineered stone groynes. These jetties capture raw north-westerly Atlantic groundswells, funnelling the energy into an extremely narrow breaking zone. When the swell impacts the sudden vertical gradient of the sandbar, the ocean heaves violently, producing incredibly thick, top-to-bottom plunging left and right-hand barrels. An easterly offshore wind is crucial to hold the heavy lips open. Due to the extreme hydraulic force, the immediate proximity of the break to the shallow shore, and the necessity for rapid, near-vertical take-offs straight into a tube section, Les Cavaliers is primarily the domain of advanced surfers. It is a highly consequential, high-speed arena known for severe hold-downs and broken equipment, demanding absolute commitment and elite tube-riding proficiency.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
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 Les Cavaliers. 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 Les Cavaliers?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.