Vieux Boucau Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Small to medium NW, W
Wind
E, ESE
Surf Height
Waist high to head and a half.
Tide
All tides
Vieux Boucau Surf Guide
With Messanges to the north and Soustons to the south, Vieux Boucau is slap bang in the midst of a fun, sometimes shifty, sometimes excellent series of beachbreaks. Port d'Albret lagoon and its river running to the sea separates Nord and its often punchy, mid to high tide banks, from the Soustons stretch to the south. Plenty of room to spread out and find your peak.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all especially when small.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Competitive with a strong local crew but traditionally a good vibe thanks in part to the longstanding surf community here.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Popular but quieter than the waves of Hossegor to the south.
Spot Rating
Fun
A reliable, fun beachbreak with peaks to be found north and south of the river.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
At head high plus, the longshore drift can be enthusiasm zapping.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Longshore drift, especially near the river and when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
A couple of large car parks just behind the beach inc. Ave des Dunes.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September - February. Early Autumn the water and air temps are still warm, the winter kicks temperatures dip as the size and power of swell picks up.
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