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Mimizan surfForecast / Landes / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mimizan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mimizan sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mimizan this week:
The surf forecast for Mimizan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mimizan in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mimizan over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | |
202 | 195 | 183 | 229 | 272 | 293 | 253 | 241 | 172 | 112 | 99 | 119 | 117 | 120 | 122 | 94 | 52 | 63 | 206 | 208 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:20PM3.48m | 4:34AM3.60m | 4:53PM3.58m | 5:08AM3.61m | 5:24PM3.63m | 5:40AM3.59m | 5:54PM3.63m | 6:12AM3.52m | 6:24PM3.58m | 6:44AM3.40m | 6:56PM3.47m | 7:17AM3.25m | 7:30PM3.33m | 7:52AM3.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.46m | 10:32AM0.35m | 10:48PM0.36m | 11:05AM0.33m | 11:23PM0.31m | 11:38AM0.36m | 11:57PM0.33m | 12:11PM0.44m | 00:32AM0.41m | 12:44PM0.57m | 1:07AM0.54m | 1:19PM0.73m | 1:45AM0.72m | 1:56PM0.90m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | 9:14 |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
20 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 5 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
 kJ | 202 | 195 | 183 | 121 | 272 | 293 | 253 | 241 | 172 | 112 | 22 | 119 | 117 | 120 | 122 | 94 | 46 | 63 | 40 | 49 | 209 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 11 | WSW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 121 | 229 | 85 | 78 | 82 | 89 | 85 | 82 | 99 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 52 | 42 | 52 | 29 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 19 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 49 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SW 2 | W 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | NW 4 | W 8 | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 206 | 208 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 41 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 99 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 168 | 0 | 142 | 34 | 145 |
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Information about the Mimizan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mimizan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mimizan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mimizan 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 (Mimizan) 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 Mimizan 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Landes? If you are looking for accommodation near Mimizan, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Landes, consider staying in La Teste-de-Buch which is 48 km (30 miles) away. Other places in and around Landes where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Arcachon which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Gujan-Mestras, Dax and Mont-de-Marsan.
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