Anglet - Corsaires Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the surf coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards, but there are a couple of windows that are looking real tasty.

First off, the water is sitting at a balmy 73°, which is 5° warmer than what's normal for this time of year. That's a proper anomaly, making for some very comfortable paddling.

The start of the period is a bit of a slow burner. Thursday the 10th kicks off with a clean 4ft NW swell rolling in for the morning session, but the wave energy is on the weaker side (311). The light ESE offshore breeze will keep things tidy on the take-off. Unfortunately, the afternoon gets messy as a cross-onshore wind chops things up.

Friday the 11th through Saturday the 12th are pretty small. We're looking at small 2ft to 2ft waves. Friday morning does go glassy with zero wind, offering some little nuggets, but the swell energy is very low (83). It'll be a fun log day more than anything else.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where the pulse kicks in. A solid 4ft groundswell from the NW arrives in the morning, packing moderate energy (545) and a 13-second period. The wind is out of the WNW, blowing straight offshore. It's a surging, lined-up sort of swell, though the period is long so it might be a bit straight and sectiony at the beach. Still, a morning paddle is well worth it.

The real gem for the first week, however, is Monday the 14th morning. With a 4ft NW swell and an 11-second period, you're getting a solid 461 units of wave energy. The wind is a light easterly, creating glassy, offshore conditions. The waves will be clean, punchy, and have good shape. That’s your standout session for the start of the run.

There's a few grotty days from Tuesday the 15th through Saturday the 19th. Strong onshores and messy conditions keep things pretty average. A stormy mood.

Fast forward to Tuesday the 22nd. We get a glassy morning with a clean 3ft NW swell. The energy is moderate (249) and with an 11-second period, it'll offer some nice, rifling peaks. A very quiet, clean day for a solo mission.

Then look ahead. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th are fantastic. Both mornings have clean conditions with offshore winds. On Wednesday the 23rd, we have 3ft from the NW, but it's long-period (11 secs) and the energy is solid at 223. Thursday the 24th brings in 4ft from the NW with an 11-second period and a solid 293 energy reading. The wind is light and offshore both days, meaning rip-able, clean walls off the take-off. These are two back-to-back mornings of quality, consistent surf.

But the big one? That's Friday the 25th September. The numbers are massive. A 10ft NW groundswell slams in with a 15-second period, producing a massive 3661 units of energy. Pure power. However, for a beginner-friendly beach break like this, 10ft is just too much. It's an expert-only day, and even then, the power will be daunting. The morning is glassy, but this is a beast. If you're an experienced charger, it's the highlight of the whole outlook. For everyone else, the better choices are the 4ft swells on the Monday the 14th and the clean mornings on the 23rd and 24th.

The 23rd and 24th of September are your standout days for the general surfer. Consistent, clean, and with some energy. The 25th is a wild card for the big-wave crew only.

Rusty, signing off.

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