Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the only spot worth talking about for a while. Let's get straight to it.

Alright, so the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for us. There's a bit of a slow start, but some proper windows of clean swell are on the way. The pick of the bunch is going to be a few mornings with glassy conditions and a decent push of NW groundswell, but you'll need to pick your moments.

Friday morning the 11th is the first chance we get, but it's pretty average. We're looking at a weak 2.3ft NW swell with a combined energy of just (83), so it's really not got much punch. The water's a warm 73.4°, which is a good four and a half degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – feels more like summer. Still, the waves are just too small and the conditions are ordinary, so I'd give it a miss.

Saturday morning the 12th is much the same story, another glassy morning but with the same tiny 2.3ft swell.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is looking good with a clean 4.3ft NW swell, and the real kicker is the period – 13 seconds. That's a proper groundswell with some decent energy behind it (545 combined). With glassy, offshore winds, La Barre should be offering up some clean, long lines. This is a river/jetty break, so that longer period swell will wrap in nicely. Be warned though, it can be inconsistent here and the crowds pop up "sometimes", so get there early.

Monday the 14th morning keeps that good run going. Another clean morning with a 4.3ft NW swell, and light offshore winds from the east. The period has dropped a bit to 11 seconds, but the combined energy is still solid at (453), so expect some fun, shapely waves.

There's a bit of a lull then with messy, onshore winds through Tuesday and Wednesday. The swell sticks around, but with strong W and NW winds, it's going to be choppy and blown out.

Now, keep your eyes on Thursday the 17th. That morning is shaping up to be one of the best of the whole forecast. We've got a 5.6ft NW swell, an 11-second period, and a huge combined energy reading of (676). But the big draw is the glassy conditions with a light ENE breeze. That's an absolute score. That'll be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. This will be a proper standout, but at 5.6ft, it's starting to push beyond beginner territory.

The following Saturday the 19th is another absolute ripper. The morning has a 5.2ft NW swell, a 12-second period, and combined energy pumping at (736). With light offshore winds from the east again, it's going to be clean as a whistle. The afternoon holds up too with light cross-offshore winds, so you could easily make a day of it. That afternoon the swell dips a touch to 4.9ft, but it's still clean. This is the other standout session of the whole run.

Sunday the 20th morning will still be fun with a glassy 4.9ft NW swell, but the afternoon gets a bit tricky. The swell jumps to 6.9ft and the period stretches out to 15 seconds. That's a lot of energy (1907 combined) and with a cross-shore wind, it could get a bit lumpy. Also, a 15-second period at a beach-and-jetty spot can make for some straight, fast lines.

There's a bigger, wind-affected stretch from Monday the 21st into Tuesday the 22nd. The swell is solid, up to 7.5ft on Monday, but with onshore winds, the quality will be poor. Tuesday morning the 22nd is a different story though – a 6.2ft NW swell with a 12-second period and clean cross-offshore winds. That's a solid, powerful wave and the combined energy is massive at (1118). This one is for the experienced crew only.

After that, the swell drops off slowly through the rest of the week. Wednesday the 23rd looks fun with a clean, glassy 4.6ft NW swell. Not huge, but a perfect end to the run.

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