Surf Forecasts:
Capbreton - La Pointe surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with 412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capbreton - La Pointe this week:
The surf forecast for Capbreton - La Pointe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Capbreton - La Pointe in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capbreton - La Pointe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be real about Capbreton - La Pointe right now. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim for a proper paddle. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
We’re looking at a long, flat spell to start. From Saturday the 15th of August all the way through to Tuesday the 25th, it’s just one poor report after another. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy readings mostly under 100, barely reaching triple digits a couple of times. The wind is a constant problem too, mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s no real surf on offer here for over a week, just a flat, frustrating stretch.
The only real glimmer in this entire 16-day window comes right at the end. On Wednesday the 26th of August, we finally see a pulse of life. The morning session is the standout. We’ll have a 3ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 12 seconds, giving it some decent shape. The combined energy jumps to 366 (moderate), which is a big improvement. But the real story is the wind: dead calm, glassy conditions. It doesn’t get much cleaner than that. This is the best option by a long shot, but it’s a long way off and that forecast could change.
Thursday the 27th of August morning also looks promising with a 6ft WNW swell and a cross-offshore breeze from the east, keeping things clean. The energy is strong at 511, but that size is pushing into fun territory, not for beginners. The wind shifts onshore in the afternoon, so get out early.
Beyond that, it fades back into small, ordinary conditions. The 30th of August has a 4ft swell but the wind is cross-on, so it’s just another marginal day.
Bottom line: don’t hold your breath for the next week and a half. The only real chance of a decent wave is that glassy Wednesday the 26th morning. Mark it in your calendar, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 71 | 123 | 120 | 95 | 93 | 86 | 54 | 65 | 34 | 23 | 8 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 134 | 191 | 188 | 241 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 7:03AM3.80m | 7:19PM4.05m | 7:41AM3.68m | 7:57PM3.83m | 8:17AM3.50m | 8:35PM3.54m | 8:54AM3.28m | 9:14PM3.21m | 9:34AM3.04m | 9:58PM2.90m | 10:22AM2.81m | 10:56PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM-0.13m | 12:57PM0.02m | 1:25AM0.01m | 1:36PM0.16m | 2:03AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.37m | 2:41AM0.51m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.82m | 3:43PM0.94m | 4:07AM1.12m | 4:40PM1.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 66 | 71 | 123 | 120 | 95 | 93 | 86 | 54 | 65 | 34 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 134 | 191 | 188 | 241 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 106 | 210 | 0 | 23 | 102 | 40 | 54 | 102 | 4 | 54 | 655 | 626 | 359 | 210 | 36 | 1 | 102 | 102 |
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