Capbreton Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW to W
Wind
E, ESE
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead.
Tide
Works through the tides. Bunkers best Low to mid.
Capbreton Surf Guide
This stretch of beach is home to some of the most intense, hollow waves in the country, with the Bunkers section seeing steep drops into barreling waves breaking close to shore. Best on low to mid tide, but high can be a vicious semi-closeout popular with bodyboarders. A walk further south can yield quieter peaks.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Hollow, fast breaking waves best left to the experienced. To the south is less crowded and less bone breaking.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Very crowded with pros and chargers when good. Be patient and respectful.
Spot Rating
Fun
Barreling beach break, smaller but more defined than Gaviere.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad, easy paddle round defined peaks.
Water Quality
Clean
Good, can be polluted after rains.
Hazards
Heavy, hollow waves - you can get the barrel of a lifetime or a spin-cycle flogging!
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
There is a large car park and Aire de Campingcars just behind the dunes. Well signposted from town.
Bottom
Sandbanks
Best Season
September - November
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