Vieux Boucau surf break

Vieux Boucau surfForecast / Landes / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 May 2026 CEST
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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
17.6° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Friday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
1.5
W
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
2
WNW
7
1.9
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
23
42
59
90
81
71
39
22
24
18
43
31
19
18
170
108
45
196
378
599
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
5
NW
10
SSE
30
SW
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
NNE
5
W
15
NW
10
NNW
10
W
20
W
25
W
35
W
25
WNW
20
W
cross-off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
9:22AM2.70m
9:47PM2.84m
10:27AM2.59m
10:55PM2.78m
11:43AM2.59m
00:08AM2.83m
12:55PM2.72m
1:13AM2.99m
1:54PM2.95m
2:09AM3.22m
2:43PM3.22m
2:59AM3.47m
3:29PM3.49m
3:47AM3.70m
Low Tide
3:29PM1.22m
4:15AM1.21m
4:33PM1.31m
5:26AM1.21m
5:46PM1.30m
6:36AM1.09m
6:55PM1.16m
7:35AM0.87m
7:53PM0.94m
8:25AM0.62m
8:44PM0.67m
9:12AM0.37m
9:31PM0.39m
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clear
clear
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mod rain
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6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
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9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
4
1
1
3
2
7
6
Temp °C
18
22
21
18
21
17
18
19
16
16
17
16
15
16
15
14
15
15
13
13
13
16
20
20
15
20
17
12
18
16
14
14
13
15
14
13
11
11
11
6
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
NW
6
0.3
NW
10
0.5
NW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
6
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
12
1.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
41
23
22
59
90
81
71
39
9
18
14
18
15
14
18
6
5
12
14
24
599
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.2
W
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
5
5
42
23
19
9
7
5
22
24
8
43
31
19
14
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
14
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
NW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
7
8
5
7
6
13
19
5
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
0.5
NW
6
1.5
W
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
17
18
170
108
45
196
378
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
8
13
0
0
0
0
134
10
8
55
215
8
8
110
82
53
646
79
53
167
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Landes
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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