Is January a good time for surfing at Capbreton?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Capbreton. Waves 2.1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 12°C.
Plan your trip to CapbretonEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 12°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 16 sunny days, 14 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 January
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JanPEAK SEASON
Safi
Morocco
2.5 m waves17° water18° air
1431 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 110 km
2
JanPEAK SEASON
Sagres
Portugal
2.8 m waves16° water17° air
973 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 36 km
3
JanPEAK SEASON
Arrifana
Portugal
2.9 m waves16° water16° air
944 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 30 km
4
JanPEAK SEASON
Praia do Amado
Portugal
2.8 m waves16° water17° air
957 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 28 km
5
JanPEAK SEASON
Guincho
Portugal
2.9 m waves15° water15° air
865 km away · Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAT 10 km
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JanPEAK SEASON
Ribeira d'Ilhas
Ericeira · Portugal
3 m waves15° water15° air
843 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAT 30 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in France in January →Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Capbreton?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Capbreton. Waves 2.1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 12°C.
How warm is the water at Capbreton in January?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Capbreton in January?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Capbreton in January?
Around 12°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 16 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Safi (2.5 m waves), Sagres (2.8 m waves) & Arrifana (2.9 m waves).
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