Beach break · Landes · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Between Les Sablères, the Grande Plage and Port d'Albret, there's always a sandbar to find. Plage du Penon has a classic Basque village vibe. Consistent waves. Best at low to mid tide on a W/NW swell.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Vieux-Boucau is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Vieux-Boucau comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Vieux-Boucau, you can also check conditions at Hourquet, Messanges, Soustons. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.