Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The overall pattern is choppy and onshore for a lot of the time, so you’ve got to pick your windows carefully. The real standout moment is this coming Sunday morning, the 6th of September. It’s the only session that truly has the goods.

Anglet - La Barre (river/jetty) is the break on the menu. This spot is fairly exposed, but it’s an inconsistent river/jetty setup, so you can’t just rock up and expect it to be firing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The pick of the entire 16-day window is Sunday morning, September 6th. We’ve got a nice 5 ft NW swell rolling in with a solid 12-second period, giving it some proper push. The combined energy is moderate at 661. The wind is a glassy 3 mph from the ESE, which is offshore here. That’s going to clean it up beautifully. The only catch is that crowds are possible here, so you’ll want to be an early bird. This is a beginner-friendly wave, but with the swell at 5 ft, it’s a bit more than a learner’s day, so it’s a great level for an intermediate.

Unfortunately, that Sunday morning window is short-lived. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops. The rest of the first week is mostly a write-off. Monday through Wednesday is plagued by onshore breezes, and by Wednesday the 9th, the swell jumps to a raw 10 ft with a poor 9-second period and strong cross-onshore winds (moderate energy at 1165). That’s a messy, powerful close-out that’s only for the brave, and honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-friendly one.

We have a brief reprieve on Thursday morning, September 10th. Another glassy session with an ESE wind at 3 mph, and a 4 ft NW swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (377). It’s a good, clean option for a morning mission, but it’s not as punchy as the Sunday standout.

After that, the second week turns into a long, quiet period. From the 11th of September right through to the 21st, there’s nothing that really stands out. The swells are small, mostly under 3 ft, and the winds are often cross or onshore. The 15th of September has a glassy morning, but the swell is only 2 ft with a long 14-second period, which can be a bit too straight for a river/jetty break. The 13th and 14th have some clean offshore mornings, but the waves are just ordinary. The combined energy is mostly weak to moderate (between 83 and 581). It’s a long stretch of flat to mediocre conditions.

So, to sum it up: Sunday morning, September 6th is the clear winner. Get on it. Thursday the 10th is a solid second option. After that, save your energy because the surf is going to sleep for a good while.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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