Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards at Anglet – La Barre.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first real pulse of decent swell kicks in on Monday, September 14th. The morning brings some clean, glassy conditions with a 4ft NW swell and a solid 11-second period, giving it a moderate energy feel (414). The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat. However, that morning window is short-lived; by afternoon the wind swings NNW and turns cross-on, making things choppy. Tuesday through Wednesday morning is mostly a write-off with onshore winds and dropping swell. Wednesday afternoon actually pumps up to 5ft, but it’s cross-on again, so no good.

Come Thursday, September 17th, we get our first real standout. Thursday morning is pure gold: glassy conditions thanks to a light NW wind, a clean 6ft NW swell, and a long 11-second period. The combined energy is strong at 663, meaning there’s plenty of push. This is the best session of the early week – smooth, clean, and solid for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets chopped up again, so hit it early.

Friday drops off, but Saturday, September 19th, is the real headline. Saturday morning is firing: a solid 7ft NW swell, 13-second period, and offshore winds from the east. That’s an excellent setup for experienced surfers with strong energy levels (1468). This is a classic La Barre day – big, clean, and powerful. The afternoon gets messy with cross-shore winds, so dawn patrol is your only move.

After that, we roll into a decent run. Sunday the 20th has a clean 5ft glassy morning, and Monday the 21st is another beauty with a 4ft swell but a very long 14-second period, glassy and calm. That long period groundswell will produce nice lines at this river/jetty setup, though expect longer waits between sets. Tuesday the 22nd also has a clean 5ft morning.

From there, the swell slowly fades through the end of September. There’s still small, clean waves on the 23rd and 24th mornings, but nothing with any real power. The 25th dawns with a promising 3ft WNW swell and a very long 15-second period, but the wind stays clean. Beyond that, it’s mostly small and glassy mornings with marginal energy until the 29th.

Crowds? La Barre can get busy, especially on the standout mornings. The river mouth focus means it’s a popular spot, so expect company on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Best bet: Saturday, September 19th morning for the biggest, cleanest swell of the window. Thursday 17th morning is your backup for quality.

Rusty.

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