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it takes place at the north beach of Vieux Boucau. Near a camping called "Les Sablères"
English (Translate this text in English): it takes place at the north beach of Vieux Boucau. Near a camping called "Les Sablères"
English (Translate this text in English): it takes place at the north beach of Vieux Boucau. Near a camping called "Les Sablères"
English (Translate this text in English): it takes place at the north beach of Vieux Boucau. Near a camping called "Les Sablères"
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Port d'Albret
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
Power
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
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Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
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Dangers
Additional Information
Good spot but streams are very strong! But there are lifeguards in summer.the best period is autumn.
English (Translate this text in English): Good spot but streams are very strong! But there are lifeguards in summer.the best period is autumn.
English (Translate this text in English): Good spot but streams are very strong! But there are lifeguards in summer.the best period is autumn.
English (Translate this text in English): Good spot but streams are very strong! But there are lifeguards in summer.the best period is autumn.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is cool, take it easy with locals.
In summer, it's very crowded.
English (Translate this text in English): The atmosphere is cool, take it easy with locals.<br />In summer, it's very crowded.
English (Translate this text in English): The atmosphere is cool, take it easy with locals.<br />In summer, it's very crowded.
English (Translate this text in English): The atmosphere is cool, take it easy with locals.&lt;br &#47;&gt;In summer, it's very crowded.
General
it's a good spot for everybody!
English (Translate this text in English): it's a good spot for everybody!
English (Translate this text in English): it's a good spot for everybody!
English (Translate this text in English): it's a good spot for everybody!
Last surf sessions
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Sunset session -
Session with the kids. I went to the northern peak but it was not better than the front low tide peak. Netherless, I found powerful small waves (11s period).
Good turn. I need to pivote more with my shoulder and to watch the lip I want t
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Small fun waves -
Good waves at low tide... I was comfortable with my board.
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Good surprise -
After surfing with my children, I have tried my wife's new board, a minimal 7'3" ST Comp designed by phil grace. And it was a (good shock). Waves were hollow and fast : the board was perfect, fast, easy to turn ! I got a lot of fun and
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small and rideable -
Good waves at low tide. good turns... Sometimes, lack of power
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On the left, my 3 waves were good but the wind turned on and in 10 minutes, the session was over...
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Last surf trips
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Trip: Tour de France 2009
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I named our first 2009 trip "Tour de France" according to the roads we drove.
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By Anonymous , 29-08-2009
I liked it - Surfed here during August 09, flat at first but slowly got bigger until it was experts only (which doesn't include me!). Nice regular swell, best with tide going out, warm water, good vibe.