Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s happening at Anglet - La Barre over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.

Right out of the gate, I’ll be honest with you – it’s not looking like a classic run. The surf is all over the place, and for the first week or so, you’re mostly looking at small, messy waves with poor energy. The combined swell energy is weak, only hitting 58-69 (weak energy) for the first few days, and it’s not really doing anything special. We’ve got a few days of gentle onshore winds and small, short-period swells, which is about as uninspiring as it gets. You’ll be waiting for a window.

Now, there’s a promising little blip down the line. On Tuesday, August 18th, the morning session looks like a hidden gem. We’ve got glassy conditions with a light westerly wind, and the swell is a tiny 3ft from the NW, period is a short 6 seconds. It’s nothing big, but for a river/jetty break that’s inconsistent, that’s about as good as it gets. The combined energy is still weak (72), but that glassy wind is a major positive. It’ll be clean, but it’s more for the beginner crew given the size. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might have a few mates out.

Through the middle of the week, the wind picks up and the swell gets a bit more energy, but it’s all cross-on or onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The energy values creep up to 107-118 (moderate wave energy) on the 16th and 17th, but it’s still short-period, onshore junk. Not worth paddling out for.

The real standout, though, is the very end of the run. On Thursday, August 27th, the morning is absolute magic. Glassy, zero wind, with a 3ft NW swell, and the period stretches out to 11 seconds, which is a proper little groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 219 (moderate wave energy), which tells you there’s some real push in the water. That long period will make for better shaped waves, especially at a river/jetty, but it’ll be a bit more inconsistent between sets. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off for any decent surf. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing. The best bet is the glassy morning on Tuesday, August 18th for a clean, small wave, but the true standout is Thursday, August 27th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. A bit of a wait, but it could be worth it.

Rusty.

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