Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks for Anglet - La Barre. This spot’s a river/jetty setup, and right now it’s looking a bit of a slow burn, but we’ve got some decent windows if you’re patient.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m afraid. Monday and Tuesday are all small, weak slop with cross-onshore winds messing things up. The swell is tiny, only about 2 to 3ft, and the energy is rubbish. Wednesday isn’t any better. You’re honestly better off doing something else.

Then things get interesting. Thursday morning, August 20th, we get a bit of a pulse. A 4ft NW groundswell rolls in with a long 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is moderate. This is the first real chance for a surf, and it’s clean. That combo looks promising for a quick session before the afternoon sea breeze kicks in.

Friday the 21st builds on it. The morning is glassy again with a 5ft NW swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy. That’s a notch up, and with offshore winds, it should be shaping up nicely on the peak. This is one of the better windows on offer.

After that, it gets a bit messy with onshore winds for the weekend, but we get a few clean mornings late next week. Thursday the 27th of August morning has a glassy 3ft NW swell – surfable enough, but nothing to write home about.

Now, for the real standout, you have to look all the way to Saturday the 29th of August. We’re looking at a massive 15ft NW groundswell with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is very strong. The morning is glassy. That is a huge, clean, powerful swell. But, and it’s a big but, that’s way too big for this river/jetty break. The forecast itself says it’s too big. This is only for absolute experts, and even then, the sheer power and size will make it dangerous. It’s more of a spectacle than a surf session for most of us.

The water temp is a notable 77°F, which is 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual for late August, so get in the water in boardies.

So, to wrap it up: the clear winners are the Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August mornings. Those are your best bets for a clean, fun paddle. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or, in the case of that monster swell on the 29th, just plain dangerous.

Rusty.

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