Is May a good time for surfing at Capbreton?
May is a fair month for surfing at Capbreton; the best time is January–February, November. Waves 1.1 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 29 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in France in May →Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Capbreton?
May is a fair month for surfing at Capbreton; the best time is January–February, November. Waves 1.1 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Capbreton in May?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Capbreton in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Capbreton in May?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Peniche – Baleal (1.9 m waves), Peniche – Supertubos (1.9 m waves) & Carcavelos (1.7 m waves).
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