Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got lined up for Anglet - La Barre over the next couple of weeks.

Right out of the gate, it’s a slow start. This morning there’s a tiny 2ft NW windswell with a weak 8-second period, only 72 of combined swell energy, and while the wind is light offshore from the east, the waves just aren't doing much. It’s rideable but nothing to get excited about. The afternoon goes more side-shore and the numbers drop off even more.

But hold on – things change fast. By Sunday morning, we’ve got a proper groundswell showing up. The swell jumps to 4ft from the NW with a long 13-second period, pumping 545 units of combined energy. The wind? Absolutely dead calm, glassy as a mirror. That’s the window to be out there. Clean, lined-up waves rolling through this river-mouth break. The long period means the sets will have some gap between them, making the paddle out easier, but it’s a classic setup for a break like this.

Monday morning is also a beauty – 4ft of NW swell, 11-second period, 453 combined energy, and glassy conditions again. That’s a second straight morning of clean surf. Solid consistency shaping up.

There’s a rough patch from Tuesday into Wednesday with onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell drops and the wind turns against us. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we lock in on Thursday morning, September 17 – this is a standout. 6ft of NW groundswell, 12-second period, combined energy of 765, and glassy winds. That’s proper, grunty surf with clean faces. This is the pick of the first week for anyone who wants a bit of power.

Friday morning is glassy again but smaller at 4ft, more of a mellow session. Saturday morning, September 19 is another big moment – 6ft NW, 12 seconds, 760 combined energy, glassy. That’s two mornings in a row with excellent potential.

We see a few small windows over the following days – Monday 21 morning brings a clean 4ft with offshore east winds, and Tuesday 22 morning gives us 4ft with offshore winds again. Good, clean, but not the bombs.

Now, Friday morning, September 25 – this is the big one. We’re looking at 8ft of NW groundswell, 14-second period, and a massive 2263 combined energy. That’s serious power. The wind is light offshore from the northeast and it’s glassy. This is expert territory – over 8ft is for experts only, but 8ft is right on the edge for strong intermediate to advanced surfers. Long period means it’ll be deep, thumping, and well-shaped. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to aim for.

Saturday morning, September 26 is still solid at 6ft with offshore east winds and 960 energy – another very good morning for those who can handle it. The following Sunday morning fades back to smaller but clean surf.

Crowds here are described as “sometimes” busy, so expect company on those glassy mornings, especially on the weekend sessions. The optimum swell direction is west, and we’re getting a consistent NW – close enough to do the job, and with this quality of wind and period, it’s a goer.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday morning, September 17 for the combination of solid size and glass, and Friday morning, September 25 for the serious groundswell and power. Don’t sleep on that.

Rusty.

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