
Surf Forecasts:
Seignosse - Les Casernes surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seignosse - Les Casernes this week:
The surf forecast for Seignosse - Les Casernes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Seignosse - Les Casernes in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seignosse - Les Casernes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down Seignosse – Les Casernes. This beachbreak on the French coast is looking at a pretty average stretch ahead. Nothing huge, but there are a few moments where it’ll be worth waxing up. Water temp is about 73°F, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first real window is Wednesday the 9th in the morning. We’ve got clean 6ft swell from the NW, period around 9 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore out of the NNE. That’s going to give you some tidy lines. The combined energy is solid at (503). For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets – not too big, not too small, and clean.
After that, things go flat and sloppy for a few days. The swell drops right off, and the wind turns onshore or messy. You’re looking at a gap of almost no quality surf until the 14th of September.
On Monday the 14th, the morning glass session is your next best bet. A 4ft NW groundswell with a long period of 12 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light SE breeze. That’s gonna be a beautiful window of clean, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate at (448), but the quality of the wave will make up for it. This spot can get crowded at times, so paddle out early.
There’s another promising morning on Friday the 18th. Glassy conditions again with a 4ft NW swell (11-second period) and a light ESE offshore wind. That’s another clean session with moderate energy (448).
The following Saturday, the 19th, also has a glassy morning window with a 6ft NW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a bit more wind-swell in nature. Still, it’ll be fun and clean for the more experienced beginner.
The real standout for the whole 16-day window? Wednesday the 9th morning. That’s the one that’s got the best combo of size, clean wind, and good energy. If you can only paddle out once, make it that one.
Otherwise, this is a week of waiting for the right window and not much else. The second week’s highlight is the morning of the 18th and the 19th – both glassy and fun, but nothing that’ll blow your mind.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
327 | 444 | 308 | 313 | 430 | 503 | 379 | 377 | 309 | 208 | 152 | 69 | 41 | 92 | 51 | 35 | 146 | 623 | 594 | 494 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:24PM3.19m | 3:06AM3.16m | 3:25PM3.51m | 3:58AM3.43m | 4:14PM3.81m | 4:42AM3.66m | 4:57PM4.02m | 5:22AM3.80m | 5:36PM4.11m | 5:58AM3.87m | 6:13PM4.08m | 6:32AM3.84m | 6:48PM3.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.71m | 8:59AM0.75m | 9:35PM0.40m | 9:50AM0.45m | 10:22PM0.13m | 10:34AM0.20m | 11:03PM-0.05m | 11:14AM0.03m | 11:41PM-0.12m | 11:52AM-0.03m | 00:16AM-0.07m | 12:29PM0.01m | 00:51AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
327 | 444 | 308 | 313 | 97 | 503 | 379 | 377 | 309 | 208 | 152 | 69 | 41 | 92 | 51 | 35 | 146 | 623 | 594 | 494 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | W 8 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 |
115 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 59 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 3 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 18 | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 430 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 165 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 17 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 213 | 8 | 17 | 106 | 0 |
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Information about the Seignosse - Les Casernes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Seignosse - Les Casernes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seignosse - Les Casernes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seignosse - Les Casernes 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 (Seignosse - Les Casernes) 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 Seignosse - Les Casernes 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.
Seignosse - Les Casernes is 25 km (16 miles) from Bayonne. If you plan a holiday in Landes, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bayonne. Bayonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










