🇫🇷France·Europe

Capbreton, France

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

SW–NW

Best Season

Jun–Oct

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

Capbreton, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With SW–NW winds, peaking from June to October, Capbreton, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.

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When to Go

Warm in summer, cold in winter.

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What to Expect

Choppy and waves, which can get pretty big. For a bit smaller waves go further north, just south of the harbor mole. Here are a few wave breakers.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SW · NW
Best wind direction

During summer (June to August) you usually have a nice thermal wind (10-20knots) which starts to blow from beginning of the afternoon (with the tide) up to the end of the afternoon. Direction is usually West to Northwest in the afternoon while it's East in the morning. September to October is the blowing season with depression bringing strong wind up to 35-40 knots. Direction is usually West to Southwest.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium wavesBig waves

Choppy and waves, which can get pretty big. For a bit smaller waves go further north, just south of the harbor mole. Here are a few wave breakers.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

From Bordeaux drive south towards Biarritz. Follow signs to Capbreton. Here get onto Avenue des Alouettes and drive south and turn right to the ocean and park. Walk for about 200m onto the beach.

Location

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Capbreton, France

43.6368°N, -1.4497°E

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