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Vieux Boucau surfForecast / Landes / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vieux Boucau surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vieux Boucau sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vieux Boucau in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vieux Boucau over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 16 | WNW 15 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | |
72 | 51 | 30 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 71 | 176 | 225 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:01AM3.00m | 10:29PM3.15m | 11:26AM2.82m | 11:56PM3.05m | 12:53PM2.82m | 1:18AM3.12m | 2:05PM2.96m | 2:23AM3.26m | 2:59PM3.15m | 3:14AM3.41m | 3:42PM3.32m | 3:56AM3.51m | 4:19PM3.46m | 4:33AM3.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.97m | 4:50AM0.88m | 5:16PM1.14m | 6:18AM0.94m | 6:43PM1.12m | 7:36AM0.85m | 7:55PM0.97m | 8:34AM0.69m | 8:49PM0.78m | 9:19AM0.54m | 9:34PM0.60m | 9:57AM0.42m | 10:12PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
15 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | W 13 | WNW 13 | NNW 6 |
 kJ | 52 | 51 | 30 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 176 | 225 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | W 12 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WNW 15 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 11 | — | 17 | 14 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 23 | 13 | 9 | 71 | 13 | 8 | 195 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 4 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | W 11 | W 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 72 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 16 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 17 | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 35 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 179 | 205 | 231 | 284 | 118 | 167 | 293 | 440 | 433 | 467 | 13 | 125 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 0 |
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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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