La Sud.

La Sud sits on the southern end of the Capbreton beachfront, a sandie that provides shelter when the bigger banks to the north are beyond most surfers' reach. The break delivers a-frame peaks over a sand bottom, with a notable bias toward lefts. The bottom mixes shallow sections and well-covered zones, producing bowly, slopey walls that can get steep and genuinely fast, with more punch than its mellow reputation suggests on a solid NW swell. Rides run 50-100m when conditions align. The spot works best from low through to mid tide on a falling outgoing push; once the tide fills in fully, the wave degrades into a flat, unsurfable shorebreak and entry becomes hazardous. It functions as the sensible alternative when La Gravière or La Nord are firing overhead-plus surf that demands a serious skill set. The name essentially translates its role: the south option. Being adjacent to the Capbreton rivermouth means water quality is a recurring concern, particularly after heavy rain. Rip currents and sea lice are present. The spot draws a consistent crowd given its accessible nature and proximity to town - expect company, especially on weekends when the bigger beaches are maxed out.

Bowly peaks over sand that vanish when the tide fills Capbreton's shorebreak flat.