KiteGlobeCapbreton
Capbreton is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux, Biarritz in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bordeaux, Biarritz |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.6368, -1.4497 |
About Capbreton
Choppy and waves, which can get pretty big. For a bit smaller waves go further north, just south of the harbor mole. Here are a few wave breakers.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Capbreton?
The best time to kite Capbreton is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Capbreton offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Capbreton?
From Bordeaux drive south towards Biarritz. Follow signs to Capbreton. Here get onto Avenue des Alouettes and drive south and turn right to the ocean and park. Walk for about 200m onto the beach.
Hazards at Capbreton
Currents, Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.