Labenne Océan
A quieter beach south of Capbreton, with a powerful shore break.
Labenne Océan has sandbanks similar to Capbreton's, with far fewer people. At high tide the shore break is very powerful, so it's best surfed at low to mid tide.
It's not a beginner beach when the swell is up.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.8–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Labenne Océan
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 21 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people and a calm vibe.
Surfing style
Powerful beach break.
Hazards
Heavy shore break at high tide and currents.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Capbreton
Capbreton's bunker beach: some of the best barrels in France when the banks are right.
Capbreton
Capbreton's beach in front of the groynes, with quality peaks at high tide.
Hossegor
Hossegor's friendliest beach, next to the Capbreton channel, with smaller, cleaner waves.
Hossegor
Hossegor's big wave: it only switches on with lots of swell and holds over 5 m.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.