Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve had a good long look at what’s coming down the line for Anglet - La Barre (river/jetty). Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some potential, but you’ve got to be patient and pick your moments carefully, because there are definitely some flat spells and a lot of wind-battered days in the mix. It’s not a full-on for the whole forecast window.

First up, the water is sitting at 76°F. That's much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly of about five degrees above average. You won’t need more than a spring suit, if that. Nice.

Right out of the gate, from Tuesday the 25th through the end of that week, it’s pretty dreary. Tiny swell, poor conditions, and a lot of onshore wind. Nothing to write home about. You’ll see weak energy readings in the twenties and thirties (low combined energy) and short, weak periods around 4 to 8 seconds – just wind slop, not proper surf. That’s a solid gap of nothing.

Then, heading into the weekend of the 29th and 30th, we get a small window. Saturday morning the 29th is the standout closest in. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the NW coming through with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 388, so there’s some proper moderate punch behind it. The wind is light offshore from the E, glassing things up nicely. This is definitely one to call in sick for. It’s not giant, but it’s clean and punchy. That 5ft is getting into the territory where it might be a touch much for absolute beginners, but for anyone with a few sessions under their belt, it’s perfect. The trade-off here is that it is an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect non-stop action. You might wait for a set, but when it comes, it'll be good.

Sunday morning the 30th is a fallback option – 4ft, glassy, but weaker energy (171) and not as much push. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Now, the real cherry on top is further out. Tuesday the 1st of September morning, we get another clean one: a 4ft W’ly swell with a 10-second period and light offshore E wind. That combo is a ticket for a nice long session. Then again, Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is similar – 5ft from the NW, 9 seconds, and clean offshore E wind at 9 mph. Both of these mornings have clean conditions (combined energy in the high 300s) and are definitely your best bets for the second week. Just remember, these long-range calls are a bit more promising than certain, so keep an eye on the weather chart.

After that, the swell sticks around through the end of the forecast, but the wind turns against us, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, turning it into a choppy, bumpy mess. Not worth fighting.

So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, pencil in Saturday the 29th of August morning for the biggest, cleanest swell of the near term. Then, look to Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September mornings for a repeat performance of clean, head-high surf with offshore winds. The crowds? It might be worth noting this spot does see people *sometimes*, so especially on those clean days, you might have company.

Stay patient, score those windows.

Rusty.

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