Anglet - La Barre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead at Anglet - La Barre. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle, with only a couple of fleeting moments where you might get wet, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The real standout, the one that’s worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Friday the 24th of July. That’s where the whole window comes together for a proper session.

Let’s run through it. The first real surfable moment doesn’t show up until Saturday the 11th of July, in the morning. The water’s way warmer than usual for this time of year at 76°F, a big anomaly of 7°F above normal. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the NW, but with a clean 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the north at 3 mph. The combined energy is weak (112). It’s small and clean, but honestly, it’s just something to get the board wet on. The river mouth setup here is inconsistent, and this is a prime example.

After that, it’s a grim run. For over a week, from Saturday afternoon through to Monday the 20th of July, every session is plagued by poor conditions – cross-shore winds, onshore breezes, and awful wave quality. The swell stays tiny and weak, with combined energy dropping as low as 8. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 12th morning with glassy conditions and a 2ft WNW swell, but it’s still too weak to do anything with.

Then, on Monday the 20th of July morning, we get a little pulse. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW, with a short 6-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NNW at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate (138). The waves are there, but they’re ordinary – that short period means the beach break will be a bit crumbly. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in over a week.

Now, the real highlight. Friday the 24th of July morning. The swell comes in at 5ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds – a solid groundswell offering plenty of energy. The combined energy is strong (354). The wind is glassy from the WNW at 3 mph, making for perfect, clean conditions. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one. The swell direction (NW) matches the spot’s optimum (W) closely enough, and that glassy wind is a massive plus. The only caveat is that at 5ft, it’s pushing a bit for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to aim for. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get there early.

The period after that looks messy again with onshore winds and poor conditions, and a bigger 6ft swell on the 26th of July morning is ruined by onshore wind. That’s the story. One clear standout, a long wait, and then a flash of the good stuff.

Rusty.

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