Contis plage surfForecast / Landes / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 CEST
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Contis plage surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Contis plage sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Contis plage this week:

The surf forecast for Contis plage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contis plage in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. 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 2s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contis plage over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
W
11
0.6
WNW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
53
31
24
35
28
25
23
22
12
26
23
22
22
69
236
273
240
164
151
148
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
NNW
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
SE
5
NNE
20
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NNW
10
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:28AM2.84m
11:59PM3.08m
12:55PM2.85m
1:20AM3.15m
2:05PM2.99m
2:24AM3.30m
2:59PM3.18m
3:14AM3.44m
3:42PM3.36m
3:56AM3.55m
4:19PM3.50m
4:33AM3.62m
4:52PM3.60m
Low Tide
5:15PM1.15m
6:17AM0.97m
6:42PM1.15m
7:37AM0.87m
7:56PM1.00m
8:36AM0.71m
8:51PM0.80m
9:21AM0.56m
9:36PM0.62m
9:59AM0.44m
10:14PM0.47m
10:34AM0.37m
10:50PM0.37m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
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8:59
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
Temp °C
17
20
15
14
15
15
16
18
18
18
22
21
19
22
23
16
20
21
17
25
25
16
16
13
12
13
14
16
16
16
18
18
18
19
20
19
14
15
18
14
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
12
0.6
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
N
4
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
4
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
Energy kJ
85
53
31
24
17
7
25
23
22
12
26
9
22
12
6
236
273
240
164
151
112
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
9
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
W
13
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.6
WNW
15
Energy kJ
4
4
14
35
28
4
2
1
3
23
3
22
69
7
13
18
7
12
148
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
16
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
17
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NNW
5
Energy kJ
10
3
9
20
19
16
16
29
67
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
N
3
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
8
16
4
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
6
0
216
230
214
214
14
91
230
389
267
438
6
41
231
6
0
132
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Landes
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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Information about the Contis plage Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Contis plage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Contis plage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Contis plage 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 (Contis plage) 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 Contis plage 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.

Contis plage is 48 km (30 miles) from Dax. If you plan a holiday in Landes, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dax. Dax has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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