Mimizan surf break

Mimizan surfForecast / Landes / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 10 May 2026 CEST
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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
17.1° C
(Which is 2.6°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 Monday (May 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mimizan in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 11th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 11th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
5
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
NW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
NW
6
0.8
NNW
6
1
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.9
NW
4
1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
NW
6
1.5
NW
8
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
39
38
35
131
130
41
37
24
26
50
44
106
284
440
629
716
507
208
212
110
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
5
WSW
5
W
15
SW
25
W
15
N
5
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
25
W
10
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:44AM2.60m
00:09AM2.84m
12:56PM2.73m
1:14AM3.01m
1:54PM2.96m
2:10AM3.24m
2:44PM3.23m
3:00AM3.49m
3:30PM3.50m
3:48AM3.71m
4:14PM3.74m
4:35AM3.88m
4:58PM3.92m
Low Tide
5:46PM1.31m
6:36AM1.10m
6:55PM1.17m
7:35AM0.88m
7:53PM0.94m
8:26AM0.63m
8:44PM0.67m
9:12AM0.38m
9:31PM0.39m
9:57AM0.18m
10:17PM0.15m
10:41AM0.05m
11:04PM-0.02m
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rain showers
rain showers
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
1
2
1
2
4
2
4
3
1
Temp °C
18
19
15
16
17
15
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
15
12
13
13
11
14
12
10
11
10
11
9
9
9
8
7
7
10
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
SW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.6
NW
7
0.2
W
10
1.3
NW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
NW
13
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
70
15
8
35
8
130
41
8
13
6
10
10
44
440
629
507
208
212
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
NW
9
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
4
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.7
WSW
5
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
39
38
14
8
3
4
6
14
12
7
61
30
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
14
22
10
2
4
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
5
0.3
WSW
2
1.2
WNW
7
1
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.9
NW
4
1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
NW
6
1.5
NW
8
1.8
NW
11
Energy kJ
47
1
131
37
24
26
50
44
106
284
716
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
73
34
0
145
193
27
0
142
345
237
237
122
369
193
99
86
193
97
125
99
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Landes
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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