Leucate
France Β· Atlantic Europe
Mediterranean wind sports capital near Perpignan, powered by the fierce Tramontane wind funnelling through the Pyrenees.
Right now
Wind and swell direction
Swell: 0.1m SE
Wind: 16 km/h SE (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: E
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 01:35Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
What to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 16Β°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Forecast accuracy at Leucate
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 0). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Last 7 days of logged conditions.
About Leucate
Mediterranean wind sports capital near Perpignan, powered by the fierce Tramontane wind funnelling through the Pyrenees.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 3 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 Leucate. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early May.
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 Leucate?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.