Overview

Capbreton is a kitesurf spot on the Landes coast, adjacent to Hossegor, facing the Gouf de Capbreton — one of the most spectacular submarine canyons in Europe, plunging to over 3,000m just offshore. This underwater geography creates powerful and sometimes unpredictable swell conditions that make Capbreton famous in the surf world. The kite area is located north and south of the port jetty. A demanding spot reserved for experienced riders who know the area well.

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 00:36 · 2.8 m Low tide 06:34 · 1.8 m High tide 13:03 · 3 m Low tide 19:25 · 1.6 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 01:51 · 3 m Low tide 07:43 · 1.6 m High tide 14:05 · 3.2 m Low tide 20:19 · 1.3 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 02:40 · 3.2 m Low tide 08:32 · 1.4 m High tide 14:49 · 3.5 m Low tide 21:01 · 1.1 m
Friday 23 October High tide 03:17 · 3.4 m Low tide 09:13 · 1.1 m High tide 15:26 · 3.7 m Low tide 21:37 · 0.8 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 03:51 · 3.7 m Low tide 09:50 · 0.9 m High tide 16:01 · 3.9 m Low tide 22:12 · 0.6 m

capbreton: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

246h

in August · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in August: 28 rideable days a month and 246 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is November, at 9.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 69%13-20 knots · 27%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is September, with 140 mm.

Monthly averages: capbreton

Monthly averages — capbreton — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.0	128 h	13 °C	83 mm
February	16.5	124 h	15 °C	81 mm
March	20.0	172 h	16 °C	106 mm
April	23.0	197 h	19 °C	73 mm
May	29.0	297 h	20 °C	67 mm
June	27.5	260 h	24 °C	53 mm
July	29.0	305 h	25 °C	20 mm
August	29.5	246 h	26 °C	60 mm
September	20.5	169 h	23 °C	140 mm
October	17.5	149 h	21 °C	100 mm
November	9.5	85 h	17 °C	88 mm
December	11.0	89 h	13 °C	102 mm

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Technical details of capbreton spot

The spot works with winds from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: S, SSW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Two possible zones: north of the port jetty (more exposed, powerful) and south of the jetty (slightly more sheltered). The port jetty provides a navigation reference. Respect strictly the zones reserved for surfers and swimmers. The port entrance is strictly off-limits. In summer, lifeguards manage beach zones — always check the designated areas before launching.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Best conditions: September to May for powerful swell. Summer brings thermal north winds (lighter, 12-18 knots) more suited to progressing riders. In summer, kite zones are restricted in peak bathing hours.
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Powerful Atlantic beach break intensified by the Gouf de Capbreton — waves 0.5 to 2.5m+ with sudden increases in swell size. Sandy bottom with strong rip currents. The submarine canyon channels the swell energy directly towards the beach, creating some of the most powerful shore waves in Southwest France.

Parking

Parking at the Capbreton beach car parks, accessible from the D652. Full services in Capbreton town (restaurants, surf shops, accommodation). Ferry/bridge access over the Boudigau channel.

Wind specificities

Same dominant wind pattern as Hossegor — west and northwest onshore winds from Atlantic depressions, plus a reliable thermal north wind in summer afternoons. The submarine canyon has no effect on wind but can cause sudden sea state changes when swell size increases rapidly. Wind from the south is gusty and unreliable.

Hazards

Powerful Atlantic waves and shorebreak. The Gouf de Capbreton (submarine canyon) creates unique and powerful swell conditions — waves can be larger and more unpredictable than at other nearby beaches. Strong rip currents. Shared beach — respect all surfing and bathing zones. Tide-affected: check tables before each session. Never ride alone.

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