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Le Prevent: surf spot in Capbreton

Suits all levels.

Wave
Beach break, lefts & rights
Level
all levels
Faces
W (offshore wind: E)
Best tide
low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
Best season
Sep – May: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
Water temperature
12–22°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
Location
Capbreton, France (43.6509, -1.4467)

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Le Prevent?

Le Prevent is in Capbreton, where the best surf season is Sep – May (September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.

What wind is offshore at Le Prevent?

Le Prevent faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Le Prevent?

The best tide at Le Prevent is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Le Prevent good for beginners?

Le Prevent suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.

Is there a surf cam at Le Prevent?

Yes: Le Prévent (GoSurf, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.

Where can I stay near Le Prevent?

The nearest places to stay are Eljocri (0.1 km away), Maison Vacances Centre Hospitalier Mont de Marsan (0.2 km away), Cap Club Hotel (0.2 km away) and Bodygo Surf House (0.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 383 places to stay within 10 km of Capbreton.

What is the surf forecast for Le Prevent?

Swell Cabin rates Le Prevent hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.

Capbreton surf guide

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