Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead for the Anglet - La Barre zone, but I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a grim stretch. The forecast shows a real run of poor conditions, with barely a moment worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a solid block of days with no real recommendations until we hit the very end of the period.

The first hint of something surfable isn’t until Tuesday, 28 July. Up until then, it’s all onshore slop, blowy wind, and tiny, weak waves. The energy is just sad. For example, on the 22nd and 23rd, we’ve got tiny 2 ft to 3 ft swells with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is only 31 to 45, which is barely a ripple. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so the water is a mess.

Then on Saturday, 25 July, the swell picks up a bit, hitting 6 ft to 8 ft from the WNW, with a moderate combined energy of 348 to 572. But it’s all onshore with a fresh breeze, so it’s just a big, blown-out wall of water. Not for the faint of heart, and honestly, not any fun for a regular surfer.

The first real glimmer of hope is Tuesday morning, 28 July. We get a clean, offshore breeze from the East at 6 mph, with a 4 ft wave from the NW. The period is a decent 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 235 (moderate). The notes say “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the first time we’ve seen an offshore wind, so the wave face will be clean. The swell is small enough for a beginner, and the crowd situation is “sometimes,” so you might have some company. For a river/jetty break, a 4 ft wave with a 9-second period from the NW is okay, but it’s not a standout. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The only other small windows show up on Monday morning, 3 August and Tuesday morning, 4 August. On the 3rd, we get a glassy 3 ft wave from the WNW with a short 8-second period and a combined energy of 103 (weak). It’s rideable but very ordinary. On the 4th, same story: glassy, 3 ft, 8-second period, energy of just 56. And finally, Wednesday morning, 5 August, there’s a glassy, dead-calm day with a 3 ft, 6-second period wave from the NW. The energy is only 63. These are all what we call “window-shopping” days – you can look, but you won’t find much.

There is no standout session in the whole 16-day forecast. The best on offer is the Tuesday morning, 28 July session, simply because it’s the only one with a clean offshore wind and a touch of energy. For the rest of it, you’re better off checking the forecast again in a few days. The setup here is exposed, and the wind is just not cooperating.

This is a tough one, folks. A blank run like this is more normal for the area when the summer patterns settle in with these westerlies.

Rusty.

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