Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a wait before things fire up at the river mouth. The first few days are pretty grim with onshore junk and weak energy, but there’s a couple of proper standouts coming your way if you’re patient.

Right now, Friday 28th August through the weekend is a write-off—messy cross-on winds and poor surf conditions with combined energy sitting weak (289 to 383). The water is sitting at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—something to keep in mind if you’re diving in.

Come Saturday morning 29th August, things turn the corner nicely. Anglet - La Barre picks up a clean 6 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the east at just 3 mph. It’s going to be clean and inviting with moderate wave energy (641). This is your first proper window—good for beginners given the size, and the river/jetty setup should handle the short-period groundswell well. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday morning 30th August is similar gold: 6 ft from the NW, 11-second period, glassy east wind at 3 mph, and combined energy pushing up to 664. That longer period suggests better shape and more juice in the waves, though it might make the beach sections a bit straight—should work a treat on the jetty. Again, a top window for a clean session.

Monday 31st August morning is glassy calm with 5 ft NW swell (9 seconds, 373 energy)—solid, clean, and user-friendly for all.

Tuesday 1st September morning keeps the glassy theme with 5 ft NW swell (10 seconds, 432 energy). Still a good option if you missed the weekend.

After that, Wednesday 2nd September onward drops right off—tiny 2 ft to 3 ft stuff with weak energy and onshore slop. There’s a long gap from Wednesday 2nd September through Friday 4th September where it’s barely worth paddling out.

Then—hold onto your board. Saturday morning 5th September is the true standout: 6 ft of NW groundswell at a very long 13-second period, glassy southwest wind at 3 mph, and combined energy roaring up to 1021—that’s strong wave energy. This is the best on offer across the whole forecast, no question. The long period will push through with real power, so the river mouth and jetty setup should line up beautifully for clean, punchy waves. This one’s got standout written all over it. Crowds are likely, but it’ll be worth it. After Saturday afternoon the wind turns cross-on and the quality fades through the next week with small, weak surf (energy well under 200) and onshore crud.

The second week from Monday 7th September onward is mostly flat and forgettable—tiny 2 ft to 3 ft waves with very low energy (37 to 150), some glassy moments Tuesday 8th September morning but nothing to get excited about. The only flicker is Wednesday 9th September morning with 3 ft from the NW (67 energy) and clean offshore from NNE—small but rideable.

So bottom line: your two standout windows are Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August mornings, and the big daddy is Saturday 5th September morning. That last one is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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