Anglet - Corsaires Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Anglet-Corsaires stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough period for the most part. We’ve got a very narrow window of good surf, and then a long, long stretch of doldrums. The first real chance to get wet is a very specific window on Tuesday morning, July 28th. That’s the standout of the whole forecast.

That morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell out of the NW, with a solid 10-second period pushing a moderate energy level (362). The wind is glassy – a light offshore breeze from the East at just 3 mph. That’s going to give you smooth, clean faces at Anglet - Corsaires. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – very unusual, you won’t need a thick wetsuit at all. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, so it’s a good chance to get some fun ones. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.

But that’s the peak. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the conditions start to get a bit scrappy. From Wednesday, July 29th, all the way through to Monday, August 11th, it’s a grim run. We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch of mostly poor surf conditions. The swell drops off to under 3ft, the period shortens up, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The energy levels just drop into the weak range (many days under 100). There are a few moments where the swell bumps up a little, like Saturday morning, August 1st, with a 4ft swell, but it’s coming with a strong onshore wind and a short 8-second period – it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess.

The only flicker of hope comes much later. On Wednesday morning, August 12th, we see a 5ft swell out of the WNW with a moderate 9-second period and a strong energy reading (441). The wind is forecast to be glassy. That’s a promising setup for a clean, punchy wave. But keep in mind, that’s over two weeks away, so treat it as a promising but uncertain possibility. The afternoon of that same day looks like it might get a bit dodgy with onshore wind and a storm risk.

So, to sum it up: grab Tuesday morning, July 28th, because that’s the only real window of quality. After that, it’s a long, dry spell of poor conditions. The August 12th morning is a potential second chance, but it’s a long way off. For the most part, this setup looks more interesting for kiting than paddling, given the onshore winds and small, choppy surf. Hang in there, the forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

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