Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the next couple weeks.

The next few days are looking flat and blown out. Friday afternoon is a no-go. Saturday morning cleans up a little with an offshore breeze, but the swell is just tiny at a foot. You’d be doing more paddling than surfing. We need some energy.

The first real chance is Sunday the 6th. The swell bumps up to around 5ft from the NW with a 12-second period, but the wind is onshore and it’s going to be a mess. There's some energy in the water, but the wind will just kill it. Not worth the hassle.

After that, we’ve got a slow stretch. Monday and Tuesday are small and junky. The conditions are poor, and the swell is all over the place. Don't bother.

Now, the first real highlight is Wednesday morning, September 9th. The wind goes glassy from the NE. The swell is a clean 3ft from the NW. It’s small, but it’s clean, and the water is like a pond. This is a classic dawn patrol. The energy is moderate, but it’s going to be fun. Remember, this break is inconsistent, so you need to be there when it’s on.

Then we get another shot on Thursday morning, September 10th: glassy again, with a 4ft NW swell. Not big, but clean and fun. The water is warm, and it’s a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need the thick suit.

The next good one is Sunday morning, September 13th. Offshore breeze from the ENE and a clean 4ft NW swell. It’s a good morning for a longboard and some trim.

Then the surf dies again. A few days of smaller, poor conditions through the middle of next week. There's some rain around the 15th and the swell is tiny. You're not missing anything.

For the big standout of the period, look to Friday morning, September 18th. Cross-offshore winds from the NE and the swell is pushing 5ft from the NW. That’s a proper combo of size and shape. The energy in the water is strong, and the conditions will be clean. This is the pick of the fortnight by far. It’s more than a week out, so we can’t set it in stone, but it’s looking very promising.

Then, Saturday morning, September 19th is also looking good. Glassy conditions with a 5ft NW swell. Less energy than Friday, but still clean and a lot of fun.

So, here’s the plan: This weekend is a bust. The first good windows are next Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The one to really circle is Friday, September 18th, with the glassy Saturday as a backup. Long-range stuff is always a bit fickle, but if it holds, we’re in for a good run.

Rusty.

Read more