Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Anglet - La Barre. This is a river/jetty setup, mostly exposed to the west, and it’s got a bit of a reputation for being inconsistent. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect it to be packing much punch for a while.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

To be straight with you, the first week is a write-off. From Tuesday the 21st right through to Sunday the 26th, it’s just poor. Swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the combined energy reading is a weak 111 (moderate energy) at best on the Tuesday morning, dropping to pathetic numbers like 25 (weak energy) on Friday. You’d be better off finding a park bench.

We’ve got a gap of several days here with nothing to recommend. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 27th of July. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds—that’s a decent groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 465 (strong energy). Problem is, the wind is cross-on from the NW, so it’ll be a bit choppy and messy. Still, it’s the biggest push of the forecast.

Now, the standout window is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning session is the one to go for. The swell holds at 4ft from the NW, with a 9-second period, which is a nice, workable wave. The combined energy is a solid 257 (moderate energy). But the best bit? The wind is glassy. Zero wind from the east. That means clean, glassy conditions at the river mouth. It’s surfable, but you’ll be sharing it—crowds are possible here. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the conditions will make it fun for everyone.

The following morning, Wednesday the 29th, is also worth a mention. The swell drops to 4ft from the NW, but the wind goes offshore from the ENE. That’s clean, groomed faces. The energy is a bit lower at 183 (moderate energy), but it’ll be a fun little session.

After that, from Thursday the 30th through to the end of the forecast, it’s back to the doldrums. The swell drops below 3ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore again. The energy readings sink back into the weak zone (48-175). There’s a brief moment on Thursday the 30th morning with a glassy 3ft swell, but it’s just not enough to get excited about.

Rusty.

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