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Boucau surfForecast / Landes / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 15 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Boucau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boucau sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boucau this week:
The surf forecast for Boucau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boucau in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boucau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Fri 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
708 | 525 | 358 | 177 | 109 | 151 | 362 | 966 | 1010 | 722 | 471 | 627 | 471 | 400 | 471 | 958 | 628 | 508 | 336 | 280 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 4:40AM4.19m | 5:01PM4.23m | 5:25AM4.25m | 5:45PM4.31m | 6:11AM4.21m | 6:30PM4.30m | 6:59AM4.08m | 7:17PM4.21m | 7:50AM3.88m | 8:09PM4.04m | 8:46AM3.65m | 9:08PM3.84m | 9:52AM3.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43PM0.89m | 11:07AM0.83m | 11:31PM0.75m | 11:52AM0.79m | 00:18AM0.68m | 12:38PM0.83m | 1:07AM0.70m | 1:25PM0.94m | 1:58AM0.80m | 2:16PM1.10m | 2:53AM0.96m | 3:10PM1.28m | 3:52AM1.14m | 4:09PM1.45m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
 | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | 9:30 |
4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 30 |
7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 708 | — | 358 | 177 | 109 | 151 | 125 | 966 | 1010 | 722 | 471 | 627 | 471 | 400 | 471 | 958 | 628 | 508 | 336 | 280 | 222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 14 | NW 7 | — | — | — | W 16 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 44 | 362 | 77 | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 17 | 98 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | NW 16 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 41 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 525 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 547 | 60 | 60 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Boucau Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boucau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boucau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boucau surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Boucau) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Boucau may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Boucau is 5 km (3 miles) from Biarritz. If you plan a holiday in Landes, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biarritz. Biarritz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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