
Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - Les Dunes surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anglet - Les Dunes this week:
The surf forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anglet - Les Dunes in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Anglet - Les Dunes.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and dodgy wind. We’re looking at a gap from Saturday the 18th right through to the morning of Monday the 21st before there’s even a sniff of a wave worth paddling for. The water temp is a balmy 77° but that’s a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual – feels like bathwater out there.
Monday the 21st’s morning session is just about surfable, but it’s weak and messy. The real story starts to build through the week. We get a bit of a pulse on the 27th of July, Monday morning. The wind goes glassy with a light NNW breeze, and the swell jumps to 4 ft from the NW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is solid at 308 (moderate), and the water is glassy. That’s a proper window for a clean session, even if the size is small.
But the absolute standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Friday the 31st of July, and especially Saturday the 1st of August. Friday afternoon sees a 5 ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is pumping at 507 (strong). Saturday morning is even better – 5 ft of NW swell, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 508 (strong). This is the best of the whole forecast. The swell direction is straight out of the west, which is exactly what Les Dunes likes. The size is solid and clean, but it’s not too big for the average surfer. Just keep in mind, it’s a beach break, and with a 10-second period, it should offer some nice, clean lines. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so on a day like that, you can bet there’ll be a few of us out.
Tuesday the 29th of July morning is also worth a mention. A 4 ft NW swell with a 9-second period and clean offshore wind from the east. The energy is solid at 226 (moderate). It’s a good option for a quieter session compared to the weekend.
So, to sum it up: Don’t bother for the first week. The second week is where it’s at. The 27th is a nice warm-up, but lock in the 31st of July and the 1st of August. That’s your best chance for a proper, clean, fun surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 149 | 62 | 105 | 139 | 72 | 68 | 81 | 35 | 27 | 71 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 16 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:12AM3.84m | 8:31PM4.09m | 8:58AM3.68m | 9:18PM3.87m | 9:47AM3.51m | 10:10PM3.62m | 10:41AM3.34m | 11:08PM3.38m | 11:43AM3.22m | 00:15AM3.21m | 12:52PM3.17m | 1:26AM3.13m | 1:58PM3.20m | 2:31AM3.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.96m | 3:06AM0.93m | 3:17PM1.12m | 3:50AM1.14m | 4:03PM1.31m | 4:36AM1.37m | 4:53PM1.51m | 5:27AM1.58m | 5:51PM1.68m | 6:25AM1.74m | 7:03PM1.77m | 7:36AM1.80m | 8:22PM1.76m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 149 | 62 | 105 | 139 | 72 | 68 | 81 | 35 | 27 | 71 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | W 14 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 |
7 | — | 8 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1163 | 1278 | 628 | 555 | 471 | 24 | 14 | 94 | 24 | 0 | 94 | 10 | 0 | 204 | 28 | 42 | 1390 | 28 | 196 | 1150 | 58 |
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Information about the Anglet - Les Dunes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anglet - Les Dunes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anglet - Les Dunes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anglet - Les Dunes surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anglet - Les Dunes) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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