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MapLandes - Hossegor/SeignosseCapbreton

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Capbreton

Capbreton sits at the mouth of the Boudigau/Bourret rivers on the Landes coast, right by the head of the Gouf de Capbreton submarine canyon that drives swell into this whole stretch of coast. It's a popular sailing, surfing and beach-going town suitable for a range of kite levels along its beach breaks.

Kite buggy in action at Capbreton, direct kite activity
Kite buggy in action at Capbreton, direct kite activityTangopaso / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Surfing among the blockhauss, water action at the spot
Surfing among the blockhauss, water action at the spotTangopaso / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Beach view with the iconic blockhaus landmarks
Beach view with the iconic blockhaus landmarksTangopaso / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Beach at high tide from the dune
Beach at high tide from the duneTangopaso / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

wind namecross-shore Atlantic flow (SE offshore is the classic surf wind)
direction to shorecross-shore
qualitygusty

Water

typewaves
temp summer c24-25
tidesWorks at all tide stages.

Levels

beginnerno
intermediateyes
advancedyes
notesOpen Atlantic beach break; canyon-driven swell can add power.

Launch & crowd

Hazards

Travel basics

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · surf-forecast.com

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