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Capbreton Buoy
Tracking page for the future Capbreton buoy. Real-time swell readings will appear here once the buoy is installed and available in the API.
Data coming soon
Deployment is expected mid-June 2026. No live readings are published for this buoy yet.
The coordinates currently represent the Capbreton area. They will be replaced by the exact mooring position once confirmed.
43.6417 lat, -1.4281 lng
What this page will track
Once the buoy is active, this page will show the key parameters for reading swell near Capbreton and Hossegor.
Significant wave height
The average of the highest third of waves, the most useful measure for estimating the sea state.
Peak period
The time between dominant waves. A longer period often means more organized and powerful groundswell.
Swell direction
The offshore swell angle to compare with the exposure of Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse beaches.
Water temperature
A practical reading for choosing a wetsuit and following local changes through the season.
Why a Capbreton buoy matters
Capbreton and Hossegor are highly exposed to North Atlantic swells. A local reading will help separate real groundswell from short-period wind sea or readings from buoys that are too far away.
Before deployment, nearby buoys such as Anglet, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Cap Ferret and Pasaia provide useful context, but they do not replace an observation closer to the south Landes coast.
How to use these readings
Read height, period and direction together. A moderate height with a long period can carry more energy than the same height with a short period. Direction then determines how the swell reaches the sandbars.
Nearby Buoys
Here are the marine buoys closest to Capbreton with their real-time data.
Track Capbreton in the app
This page will connect to live readings once the buoy is available. Until then, the app helps compare nearby buoys.
View buoys near CapbretonUse the data through the API
Once active, this buoy will be exposed through the same endpoints as the rest of the buoy network.
Explore the APIFrequently asked questions
Does the Capbreton buoy already publish readings?
Not yet. This page prepares the buoy launch and will show readings as soon as the source is available in the API.
When will swell data be available?
The first data is expected mid-June 2026, depending on the actual deployment and public availability of the readings.
Are these the exact buoy coordinates?
No. The coordinates represent the Capbreton area until the exact mooring position is confirmed.
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