Anglet - Corsaires Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Ahoy, it's Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

Alright, we've got a bit of a tough stretch ahead here at Anglet - Corsaires. The outlook is pretty flat for the first few days, with only small, weak waves and poor conditions. The water is a notable 76°F and it's much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice touch, but the surf just isn't cooperating.

We start on Tuesday, the 4th of August, with a tiny 1ft WNW swell at 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is a weak 32, and we've got a cross-onshore wind making things messy. Conditions are poor, and it's not really worth a paddle. Wednesday, the 5th, is similar, with a 2ft swell but at least a glassy morning window. Still, at 45 energy, it's just too small and weak to get excited about.

Thursday morning, the 6th, is the first real glimmer. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 123 (moderate). The wind is cross-offshore and light, so the surf is clean. It's surfable, but the conditions are described as very ordinary. For a beginner spot, this is likely the best the week has to offer, but it's not a standout.

The weekend and into the following week looks pretty grim. The swell stays small, under 3ft, and the winds are generally onshore or cross-onshore. There's a morning on Tuesday, the 11th of August, with a 3ft NW swell and a clean, offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is 194 (moderate), and it's the best-looking wave in the period. But it's still a "very ordinary" surf day.

The only other morning worth noting is Saturday, the 15th of August, with a 3ft NW swell and glassy conditions, giving us 143 energy. And Sunday, the 16th, has a similar set-up with a glassy morning and 149 energy. These are promising, but still fall short of being a true standout.

Honestly, looking at this 16-day window, there's no single standout day. The waves are just too small and the winds too often on the nose. The setup here is a beach break, and with the persistent onshore winds, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. The short period swell (under 8 seconds) on the 7th and 8th means weak, crumbly waves.

The pattern is set: small, weak swell and tough wind conditions. It's a bleak run, but for this area, a blank spell like this isn't totally abnormal. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but don't plan a road trip just yet.

Rusty

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