Vieux Boucau Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.79° N 1.43° W

Vieux Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vieux Boucau sea temperature is
21.7°C
1.7° 

Vieux Boucau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vieux Boucau surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,777 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vieux Boucau this week:

The surf forecast for Vieux Boucau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vieux Boucau in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
4
4
0
3
3
0
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
2
NW
13
2.3
NW
13
1.9
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
356
307
1265
1777
1204
874
678
633
650
593
662
600
544
494
389
237
200
180
834
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
WSW
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
E
15
N
10
E
5
SE
20
N
0
S
5
S
15
NNW
5
S
5
ENE
10
NW
5
SSW
5
E
15
NNW
15
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:09PM2.84m
9:28AM2.83m
10:03PM2.57m
10:35AM2.60m
11:38PM2.40m
12:25PM2.53m
1:30AM2.46m
1:57PM2.69m
2:37AM2.66m
2:52PM2.94m
3:19AM2.91m
3:31PM3.21m
3:54AM3.17m
Low Tide
3:18AM1.16m
3:54PM1.23m
4:17AM1.42m
5:12PM1.43m
5:47AM1.55m
6:54PM1.44m
7:23AM1.46m
8:11PM1.25m
8:27AM1.22m
9:01PM0.98m
9:12AM0.95m
9:39PM0.69m
part cloud
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clear
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7:47
7:48
7:48
7:50
7:52
7:52
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8:13
8:10
8:08
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Temp °C
19
18
19
18
16
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20
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25
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Feels °C
18
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18
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21
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Information about the Vieux Boucau Surf forecast

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

Vieux Boucau is 33 km (20 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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