Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: if you’re looking to get a wave in around Anglet - La Barre over this 16-day stretch, you’re going to be twiddling your thumbs for a good long while. The first real glimmer of something that even qualifies as surfable doesn’t show up until Tuesday, the 11th of August. That's over a week and a half of flat, poor conditions. Don’t bother checking it before then.

The main issue is the complete lack of size and energy. We’re looking at tiny swell, mostly below 3 ft, coming out of the NW with short, weak periods. The combined energy is pathetic, reading just 64 on the 30th of July and barely cracking 90 at the best of times. Forget it. The water temp right now on the 30th is 76°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s pretty unusual, but it doesn't help the waves one bit.

Alright, so what’s on offer? On Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, we finally get an ok window. The swell is still small, only 3 ft from the NNW, but the wind flips to a light cross-offshore from the NE. It’s clean. The energy is still weak, only 69, but the conditions are rideable. Don’t expect much power from that short period swell though. That morning is your best shot this whole forecast, and it’s barely a pulse.

The next morning, Wednesday the 12th, is similar. Again, 3 ft from the NNW with weak energy (83) but this time we get a clean offshore wind from the ENE. Another small window of clean, surfable waves. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s the only thing resembling surf.

Given the tiny, weak swell and the river/jetty setup, this isn’t going to rip. For the most part, the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, making things choppy. On the 11th and 12th, if you’re desperate, you can get a few small, clean ones on the morning sessions. That’s it, that’s the outlook. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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