- Maximum length
- 23 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 2.1 m
Marina of 960 berths at the mouth of the Boudigau channel in the Landes, the only sheltered port on the 100 km sand coast between the Adour and the Arcachon inlet.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Entrance between two jetties aligned east to west, with the famous Estacade timber pier on the north side. The bar breaks in westerly swell above 2 m and on the ebb, crossing strongly advised near high water only. Gouf de Capbreton, a submarine canyon reaching 3 000 m depth, starts within 300 m of the entrance and produces confused seas. VHF 9. Max draught 2.1 m at the entrance.
Practical
960 berths, water and electricity. Fuel station on the pontoon for diesel and petrol. Boatyard and 35 t travel lift at the north basin. Supermarkets within 500 m in town.
Ashore
Beach of the Estacade fronts the port to the north, sheltered from the ebb current. Véloroute La Vélodyssée EV1 passes through the port, runs 1 200 km from Roscoff to Hendaye. Market on Tuesday and Saturday morning at Halles de Capbreton, 400 m from the marina.
History
Capbreton was a whaling port in the 14th and 15th centuries, mentioned in the 1341 charters of the Vicomté de Maremne. The Estacade timber pier was rebuilt in 1858 under Napoleon III to stabilise the channel.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 43.65331, -1.43665 (43°39.20'N 1°26.20'W)
- Town
- Capbreton
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 2.1 m
- Maximum length
- 23 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33558722123
- Boaters' rating
- 3.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Capbreton lies at 43°39.20'N 1°26.20'W, that is 43.65331, -1.43665 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Capbreton accept?
Capbreton accepts boats up to 23 m.
Which VHF channel for Capbreton?
Capbreton answers on VHF channel 9.
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Capbreton is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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