Is December a good time for surfing at Capbreton?
December is a good month for surfing at Capbreton (best: January–February, November). Waves 1.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
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In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 15 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in France in December →Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Capbreton
- Pôle Glisse Pierre Agnès 0.7 km
- Capbreton Surfer School 0.9 km
- Wood'n Sea Surf Lodge 0.9 km
- Ecole de surf Supdivision 1 km
- Bodygo Surf House 1 km
- Ocean Garden Surf Lodge 1 km
- and 6 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Capbreton?
December is a good month for surfing at Capbreton (best: January–February, November). Waves 1.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Capbreton in December?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Capbreton in December?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Capbreton in December?
Around 14°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 15 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Safi (2.4 m waves), Sagres (2.6 m waves) & Arrifana (2.6 m waves).
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