Vieux Boucau surf break

Vieux Boucau surfForecast / Landes / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 21 Feb 2026 CET
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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
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vieux Boucau this week:

The surf forecast for Vieux Boucau over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vieux Boucau in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 21st Feb)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 21st Feb)6ft (1.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 22nd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vieux Boucau over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
5
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
1.2
W
1.8
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.2
W
2.2
W
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
NW
Period(s) (?)122018161615141515141514131218161614141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1100110321362742279420482167271226752167218214499809339192637184514021122604392
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
SE
5
NE
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
SW
5
SE
5
NE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
NW
5
SE
10
SE
5
NNW
10
SE
10
SE
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offcrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
offonglassoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:44AM
3.90
7:05PM
3.64
7:23AM
3.71
7:45PM
3.47
8:08AM
3.45
8:33PM
3.25
9:04AM
3.14
9:36PM
3.02
10:23AM
2.87
11:05PM
2.88
12:07PM
2.78
12:46AM
2.96
1:38PM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
0.11
12:54PM
0.12
1:08AM
0.24
1:33PM
0.32
1:52AM
0.45
2:19PM
0.60
2:45AM
0.71
3:16PM
0.90
3:54AM
0.96
4:33PM
1.14
5:27AM
1.07
6:08PM
1.19
7:02AM
0.95
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:50--7:48--7:46-
Sunset--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:47--6:49--6:50
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121113121111111215141720161718151719181715
Feels °C (?)910111089101013111317131515141618171412
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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 12 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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