Capbreton - La Pointe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Capbreton - La Pointe over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The swell is pretty weak and the wind is a constant problem. We’re looking at a long stretch of days where the conditions are just ordinary, with a lot of cross-onshore and onshore wind mucking up the surface. The water temperature is running at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real treat if you’re paddling out without a thick wetsuit.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Wednesday, August 7th, in the morning. We’ve got a glassy, clean surface with a tiny 3ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it won’t have much push. The combined energy is only 63, so it’s weak. Still, it’s the only glassy window in a sea of choppy junk.

The next standout is Monday, August 12th, but it’s a mixed bag. Morning sees a 4ft swell from the W, but that 5-second period is awful and the wind is cross-onshore, making for a choppy mess. The afternoon is smaller and not much better. This stretch is really just about waiting for a better alignment.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window looks like Wednesday, August 21st, into Thursday, August 22nd. On the morning of the 21st, we get a glassy, clean surf with a 4ft swell from the WNW, a 9-second period, and a combined energy of 264 (moderate). That’s the best combo of size and clean conditions we’ll see. The offshore wind is offshore (E), but it’s listed as glassy, so it’s going to be silky smooth. The afternoon of the 21st sees the swell bump to 5ft with a 9-second period and a massive 410 energy, but the wind goes onshore, so the morning is the clear winner. The morning of the 22nd still has a solid 4ft swell and 266 energy, but it’s a bit cross-onshore.

For a beginner-friendly wave, don’t go out when it’s over 5ft. The 4ft to 5ft swell we see on the 21st is pushing the upper limit for learners, but it’s still manageable for a confident beginner with a clean surface. The break is fairly consistent and fairly exposed to the swell, so it’ll pick up what little there is.

Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so if you see that glassy morning on the 21st, get in early. After that, the swell drops off again into the second week with more of the same onshore wind and weak surf.

So, the pick of the fortnight is the morning of Wednesday, August 21st at Capbreton - La Pointe. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s gold in a forecast like this.

Rusty.

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