Capbreton - La Piste Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for Capbreton - La Piste. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, with some real gems tucked in there but plenty of ordinary days to work around. The water is sitting at 73°F and that’s a solid 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s like a warm bath compared to what we’re used to – definitely a bonus for those early morning sessions.

We’re starting off this Sunday, September 6th, with a decent pulse. The morning is looking glassy as a mirror, zero wind, and a clean 5ft swell out of the NW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a solid 614 (moderate-strong), so there’s plenty of push. This is the standout of the first week – clean, fun, and the water is so warm. It’s an advanced break, and with that size, it’s probably a bit much for beginners. Crowds can be an issue here, so expect company.

Sunday afternoon fades quickly though, with a cross-onshore breeze and the swell dropping to 4ft – conditions turn choppy, not worth hanging around for.

Monday September 7th is a write-off with onshore wind and a messy 2ft to 3ft swell. Tuesday 8th is similar – small, onshore, not worth the paddle out. Wednesday 9th sees a jump in size to 7ft in the morning, but the period is short at 8 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, making it a choppy, lumpy mess. That’s expert-only territory at best.

Thursday 10th morning is a nice surprise – glassy conditions again, 4ft NW swell at 10 seconds, and the energy is a moderate 355. The waves will be clean and fun. Another good session if you can sneak out before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

Friday 11th and Saturday 12th mornings are small and glassy, but the swell is only 3ft with weak energy (105 and 82 respectively) – surfable but very ordinary, more of a longboard or funboard wave.

Now here’s where it gets interesting for the second week. Sunday 13th morning is glassy with a 2ft NW swell but a very long 13-second period, giving it a surprising amount of energy for the size (305). That long period means the waves will have shape and push, but at a beach break like La Piste it might break a bit straight. Still, with no wind, it’s worth a look.

Monday 14th morning is another glassy one, 4ft NW at 12 seconds, energy 356 – clean and fun. The real standout, though, is Friday September 18th morning. We’ve got a 6ft WNW swell at 12 seconds, a massive 756 combined energy (strong), and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. That’s proper clean surf, decent size, and the energy is pumping. That’s the best day of the whole forecast, no doubt. Crowds will be there, but for waves like that, it’s worth it.

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th mornings both have offshore winds, clean conditions, and 5-5ft NW/WNW swells – solid, fun mornings. Then Monday 21st morning is glassy again, 5ft NW at 12 seconds, energy 539 – another beauty to wrap things up.

Overall, the first week has a few good windows but plenty of duds. The second week is much more consistent, especially the mornings. If I had to pick the absolute best, it’s Friday 18th morning – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. But Sunday 6th morning is a close second for the early week.

Rusty.

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