
Surf Forecasts:
Vieux Boucau surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vieux Boucau in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
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 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 5 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 79 | 52 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 17 | 26 | 59 | 85 | 105 | 98 | 73 | 73 | 108 | 67 | 61 | 69 | 83 | 56 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:20AM3.07m | 9:37PM3.26m | 10:08AM3.01m | 10:28PM3.17m | 11:05AM2.98m | 11:30PM3.10m | 12:11PM2.99m | 00:42AM3.08m | 1:22PM3.08m | 1:58AM3.16m | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:08AM3.32m | 3:35PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.74m | 4:11PM0.90m | 4:49AM0.81m | 5:12PM0.95m | 5:51AM0.86m | 6:21PM0.94m | 7:00AM0.85m | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 39 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 36 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 5 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
51 | 79 | 52 | 35 | 36 | 27 | 16 | 26 | 59 | 85 | 105 | 98 | 73 | 73 | 108 | 67 | 61 | 69 | 83 | 56 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
7 | — | 11 | 4 | — | 28 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 37 | 60 | 38 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | W 12 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | 17 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 30 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 37 | 765 | 19 | 417 | 495 | 55 | 214 | 110 | 34 | 134 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 75 |
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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.










