Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Anglet - La Barre. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a few windows where the stars might align.

First thing’s first: Anglet - La Barre is a river/jetty setup, and it’s inconsistent. Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat spell. The first few days are a total write-off – tiny, weak, messy waves with onshore winds. For the first week, the combined swell energy is weak, often under 100, and the surf is just too poor to bother with. From the 8th right through to the 15th, it’s a struggle. There’s hardly any energy in the water, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining what little bump there is.

Now, let’s get to the good stuff. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, 16th August. The morning sees a clean, offshore breeze from the ENE, swinging in at just 6 mph. The swell is a minor 2 ft from the NW, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (75), but the offshore wind will make these little waves feel better than they look. It’s nothing special, but it’s the first clean surf of the period.

The standout session, however, is Monday, 17th August morning. We’ve got glassy conditions – absolute zero wind from the ENE. The swell is 2 ft from the NW, again short period. It’s small, but with that glassy surface, any wave you catch will be smooth. It’s a true dawny kind of day. The combined energy is weak (70), but for a break like this that’s inconsistent, a clean, glassy morning on a tiny wave is a gift.

Then, Tuesday, 18th August morning gives us another chance. Another glassy start, this time with a light easterly breeze. The swell has bumped up a touch to 3 ft from the NW, and the period has stretched to 9 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is moderate (124). This is probably the best-looking morning of the whole run. The swell is small, clean, and has a little bit of punch for a river bar.

After that, we get another clean one on Thursday, 20th August morning with glassy conditions and a 4 ft NW swell. The period is 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to moderate (179). That’s the biggest, cleanest swell of the forecast. Good for a jetty, but it might be a little full for beginners.

And finally, Friday, 21st August morning offers a clean, cross-off breeze from the NE with the same 4 ft NW swell. The combined energy is moderate (176). It’s a solid option.

Bottom line: The best on offer is Tuesday, 18th August morning. That glassy morning with a 3 ft NW swell and 9-second period is the pick of the litter for a fun, clean session. The Thursday, 20th August morning is the biggest clean swell, but the 4 ft might be pushing it for beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no major surprises there.

For the rest of the time, it’s mostly small and lumpy. The winds are not kind. This is a spot that’s inconsistent, so these gaps are normal. The second week has a few more promising mornings, but they’re still small. Keep an eye on the glassy mornings – that’s your window.

Rusty.

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