Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let me level with you about the break at Anglet - La Barre.

To be honest, for the next two weeks, it’s looking like a real test of patience. The forecast shows a long stretch of nothing doing. We kick off on Monday the 13th of July, but there’s barely a ripple. The water is a warm 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice touch if you just want a float, but the surf quality is poor. The swell energy is a weak 82. That’s the story for the next eleven days. We have a few glassy mornings on the 14th, the 18th, the 20th, and the 21st, but with swell heights barely kissing 2 ft and periods in the 4 to 6-second range, the river mouth is just not offering anything rideable.

It’s a long, flat spell. Then, things might finally start showing some life on the morning of Sunday the 26th of July. That’s over a week and a half away, so keep that in mind.

The Standout Window

If you’ve got the patience for it, the morning of Sunday the 26th looks like the only real play. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a solid 11-second period from a groundswell. The energy is moderate (449). That’s a proper pulse. The wind is a light glassy cross-off from the ENE, which should keep the river mouth absolutely clean. This is a break that’s fairly exposed, so it can handle the swell, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets. The short window is that morning, as the wind shifts to a cross-shore in the afternoon and messes with the shape.

Following that, the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July also looks promising. It’s almost the same deal: 5 ft from the NW, 9-second period, with a glassy N wind. The energy is strong (326). This is a bit more size, getting into the territory where it’s a better fit for experienced surfers only. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum, but it’s still heading straight in.

The Verdict

Honestly, for the first 11 days, there’s nothing to recommend. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the chop and wind. The only real standout is the morning of the 26th of July. It’s the only window where the wind, swell, and period line up for a decent session. The morning of the 28th is a close second, but it’s a bit bigger and a bit shorter period. Keep the faith, but for now, the forecast is a tough one.

Rusty.

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