Capbreton - La Pointe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Capbreton area over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet spell. The first decent chance to even think about a paddle comes up on Tuesday the 21st. The water is sitting at a balmy 76°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath out there, honestly. But for the most part, the first week is a bit of a write-off.

Tuesday morning the 21st gives us a glimmer with some clean, glassy conditions. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the NNW with a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s weak and a bit fat. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. The combined energy is only 93, so don’t expect much push. This is a beginner-level wave, and it’s fairly consistent, so it’s a good spot for a longboard cruise if you’re desperate.

The real disappointment comes on Saturday the 25th. The swell jumps up to 6ft and then 7ft from the W-WNW, with energy hitting 436. It sounds promising, but it’s blown out by a fresh 22 mph wind. The conditions are just poor, lumpy, and onshore. This is a beach and reef setup, so with that wind, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We then get a long stretch of nothing until things start to look up. The first proper standout is Wednesday morning, July 29th. We’ve got a clean 5ft NW groundswell with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 327. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the East, which should groom the face nicely. This is a fairly consistent spot, and while it’s a beginner break, that size and shape will be fun for all levels. This is the best on offer for the first week.

Another good call is Thursday morning, July 30th. Glassy conditions again, with a 4ft NW swell and a 9-second period. The energy is 274, and it’ll be clean and inviting.

Now, for the long-range, there’s a massive red flag on Sunday, August 2nd. The forecast shows a 15ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is a monstrous 3780. The wind is glassy, but that is way too big for this spot. Only absolute experts with a death wish and a big gun should even look at it. The conditions are going to be critical.

After that, we drop back down to a tiny 4ft NW swell on Monday, August 3rd, with glassy morning conditions. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: if you’ve got a shortboard, you’re waiting for Wednesday the 29th or Thursday the 30th. Those are your windows. The rest is either flat, blown out, or way too big. Keep your eyes on the sky.

Rusty.

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