Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the Anglet - La Barre stretch. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that look sweet.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first decent chance to get in the water doesn’t come until Thursday the 10th of September. That morning, we’re looking at 3 ft of NW swell, and the wind is dead glassy from the ENE. That’s the kind of start you want – clean, smooth, no chop. The wave energy is moderate (355), and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s not a huge day, but with those conditions, the river/jetty setup at La Barre should be fun. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no shock to the system.

We get a little hiccup in the middle of the month, but the real standout window is shaping up for Monday the 14th of September. The morning is a gem: 5 ft of NW groundswell, a 12-second period, and absolutely glassy conditions with a calm wind from the NE. The combined energy is strong (603), so there’s plenty of power. This is the pick of the forecast – clean, punchy waves that will hold up well. The long period means the sets will be a bit more spaced out, but that’s a good thing for paddling out at this spot.

There’s another promising morning on Thursday the 17th of September. We’ve got 5 ft of NW swell, and the wind is glassy from the WSW. The energy is moderate (442) and the period is 10 seconds, so it’s a solid, clean day. It’s a touch bigger, but still manageable for most.

And then Friday the 18th of September is another one to circle. The morning is glassy with a calm wind, 5 ft of NW swell, and a 10-second period. The energy is strong (509). This is a great all-rounder – clean, plenty of push, and no wind to mess it up. For a spot that’s inconsistent, having a run of mornings like this is a real treat.

After that, things taper off into smaller, weaker surf for the final days. The Tuesday the 22nd of September, there’s some clean 3 ft stuff with an offshore wind, but it’s very ordinary.

So, the overall vibe: a slow start, but Thursday the 10th is a good intro, and the real gems are Monday the 14th, Thursday the 17th, and Friday the 18th. Get on those mornings.

Rusty.

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