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Le Santocha: surf spot in Capbreton
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- mid to high (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 (43.6480, -1.4470)
Live surf cams at Le Santocha
- Le Santocha and La Piste: GoSurf, free
Other surf spots in Capbreton
- Capbreton (La Piste/VVF): Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: mid to high
- Le Prevent: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near Le Santocha
- Baya Hôtel et Spa (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Residence Les Maisons De L'océan (0.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Santoshack (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Cap Club Hotel (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Maison Vacances Centre Hospitalier Mont de Marsan (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Eljocri (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Studio Residence Le Signal (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
- Locations L'albatros - Capbreton (0.3 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Le Santocha
- Santocha Surf, Skate & Bodyboard Club (0.1 km away)
- Capbreton Surf Club (0.3 km away)
- Surf School Supdivision (0.3 km away)
- Adishats Surf School (0.3 km away)
- Capbreton Surf School (0.3 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Le Santocha?
Le Santocha 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: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Le Santocha?
Le Santocha 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 Santocha?
The best tide at Le Santocha is mid to high, 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 Santocha good for beginners?
Le Santocha is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at Le Santocha?
Yes: Le Santocha and La Piste (GoSurf, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Le Santocha?
The nearest places to stay are Baya Hôtel et Spa (0.2 km away), Residence Les Maisons De L'océan (0.3 km away), Santoshack (0.3 km away) and Cap Club Hotel (0.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 383 places to stay within 10 km of Capbreton.
What is the surf forecast for Le Santocha?
Swell Cabin rates Le Santocha 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.
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