Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains
Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains 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, Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.7819, -1.4147 |
About Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains
Chop with lighter winds, and big with waves with stronger westerlies. Small lake behind the beach with flat and shallow water, but gustier winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains?
The best time to kite Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lake.
How do I get to Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains?
From Bordeaux drive south on N10 and follow signs west to Soustons and further west towards Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains. Before you reach the village, turn left to the golf club and drive on Avenue de la Petre, then south across the bridge and further west to the ocean. Long walk.
Hazards at Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.