Capbreton - La Pointe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s suss out the next two weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a dry spell. The first few days are a write-off — messy winds, onshore junk, and small, weak swell. Don’t bother until we hit Sunday the 13th. That’s the first real standout.

Sunday morning at Capbreton - La Pointe is looking sweet. A clean 4ft swell from the NW with a 13-second pulse — that’s proper groundswell. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a lot warmer than usual for mid-September, a nice little bonus. The real magic is the glassy conditions — east wind at 3 mph, dead flat. Moderate energy (501) but those long-period lines will have shape and push. It’s fairly consistent, but expect a few others in the water — crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so don’t expect it all to yourself.

Monday morning the 14th keeps things clean. Offshore wind again, 4ft of NW swell at 11 seconds, a touch less energy (389) but still good, fun waves.

If you’ve got patience, the next standout is the morning of Saturday the 19th. That’s a week and a half out, so don’t bet the farm, but the signs are promising. We’re looking at 5ft from the NW, 12-second period, and a solid cross-off ESE breeze at 9 mph keeping it clean. Energy jumps to 655 — that’s a real step up in grunt. Worth marking on the calendar.

Sunday the 20th morning also looks tidy. Light offshore winds again, 4ft of NW swell — a smaller but clean session.

A few other mornings, like the 18th and 21st, are surfable but nothing to write home about. You’ll catch a wave, but it’s average.

The bottom line: this 16-day window has a couple of gems, but you’ve got to time it right. Sunday the 13th and Saturday the 19th mornings are your picks. Most afternoons get blown out by northwesterlies, and the rest is just so-so. Keep your eyes peeled and your board ready.

Rusty.

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