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Capbreton Webcam Santocha Live
Live webcam from Plage des Océanides in Capbreton. Check real-time surf conditions: waves, wind, crowd level at Santocha on the Landes coast.
Live surf webcam Capbreton
Live view of Santocha beach (Plage des Océanides) in Capbreton. Check the waves and conditions before your surf session.
Live feed provided by Viewsurf. Images updated continuously during daylight hours.
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Capbreton beach webcam: check surf conditions
The Capbreton Santocha webcam shows you real-time surf conditions on Plage des Océanides. This sandy beach break, located north of the Estacade, is Capbreton's main spot and one of the most accessible on the Landes coast.
Thanks to the Capbreton canyon — a unique underwater gorge in Europe — waves are more consistent and less powerful than at Hossegor or Seignosse. This makes Santocha an ideal spot for surf lessons, beginners and intermediate surfers.
Our school, Loulou Surf School, is located right on Plage des Océanides in Capbreton. Our certified instructors check this webcam every morning to assess conditions and adapt sessions. Before coming, check the webcam and combine it with Windguru Capbreton forecasts, tide times and our Capbreton waves guide by season.
How to use the webcam to plan your session
Check the waves live
Watch the size and shape of the waves on the webcam. Regular swell lines with little foam indicate good conditions. At Santocha, waves generally range from 0.5 m to 1.5 m.
Gauge the crowd
The Capbreton webcam shows the number of surfers in the water. In summer, go for early morning (7-9 am) or late afternoon sessions for more space in the lineup.
Wind and weather at a glance
Visually check the wind on the webcam: smooth sea = offshore (ideal), whitecaps = onshore (unfavourable). Complement with the Capbreton surf weather.
Pick the right time slot
Combine the webcam with Capbreton tide times and Yadusurf forecasts. Mid-rising tide is often the best time at Santocha.
Capbreton Santocha surf spot: key features
Plage des Océanides, also known as Santocha, is the main spot in Capbreton in the Landes (40). Located north of the Estacade, it offers a consistent sandy beach break with rights and lefts suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced surfer.
The spot benefits from an ideal west/northwest exposure to catch Atlantic swells. The Capbreton canyon — an underwater gorge plunging 4,000 m deep — reduces wave power, making Santocha more accessible than the Hossegor spots (La Gravière, La Nord) or Seignosse (Les Estagnots).
West / NW
Optimal swell direction
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Ideal period
East
Ideal offshore wind
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Frequently asked questions about the Capbreton webcam
Is the Capbreton Santocha webcam live?
Yes, the Santocha beach webcam in Capbreton broadcasts in real time via Viewsurf. Images are updated continuously during daylight hours. At night, the last image of the day remains displayed.
How do I read surf conditions from the Capbreton webcam?
Look at the wave size, regularity and water colour. Smooth water with parallel swell lines indicates good conditions. If the surface is choppy with whitecaps, the wind is too strong (onshore). The webcam also lets you gauge how crowded the spot is.
What time are surf conditions best at Capbreton?
The best conditions are usually early morning (7-10 am) or late afternoon (5-7 pm), when the wind is light. Check the webcam at these times to enjoy Santocha with fewer surfers and often offshore wind.
Are there other surf webcams at Hossegor or Seignosse?
Yes, several webcams cover the Landes coast: Hossegor (La Gravière, La Nord), Seignosse (Les Estagnots, Les Bourdaines) and Capbreton (Santocha, La Piste). Our webcam covers Santocha, the most suitable spot for beginners and intermediates on the southern Landes coast.
What are the best conditions for surfing at Capbreton Santocha?
The best conditions at Santocha are a west/northwest swell with a period above 10 seconds, east wind (offshore) or no wind, and mid-rising to mid-falling tide. The Capbreton canyon reduces swell power, making it a more accessible spot than the Hossegor beaches.
Why surf at Capbreton instead of Hossegor?
The Capbreton canyon (underwater gorge) reduces wave power compared to Hossegor. Santocha offers more consistent and less powerful waves, ideal for beginners, surf lessons and intermediate surfers. On big swell days, Capbreton remains surfable when Hossegor is too big.
Does the webcam work at night?
The Santocha webcam operates only during daylight hours. At night, the image is not updated. To check conditions before an early morning session, use the Windguru or Yadusurf forecasts as a complement.
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