Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - Les Dunes surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anglet - Les Dunes in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf ahead for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so don’t get too excited just yet. The real action, if you can call it that, is further out.
We’ve got a bit of a slow patch to start. From Sunday the 23rd through to the end of the month, the waves are just too small or messy. The morning of the 23rd has some knee-high, glassy 2.3ft swell from the northwest, but it’s weak, with only 62 combined energy. It’s surfable, but there’s no push to it. The rest of the week is a case of waiting.
The first real standout looks like Saturday the 29th. The morning’s got a solid 7.9ft groundswell from the west-northwest with a 10-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is pumping at 1207. However, that’s pretty big for a beginner spot like Anglet - Les Dunes. With the wind blowing straight onshore from the west at 9 mph, it’s going to be a messy, powerful closeout. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing. The northwest swell is a match for the exposed beach, but the wind is going to ruin it. This is only for the experienced crew who don’t mind a beatdown.
The next morning, Sunday the 30th, is a much more realistic option. We’ve got a clean 4.3ft swell from the northwest with an 8-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the east-northeast at 3 mph, making for a glassy surface. The combined energy is 250, so there’s a bit of push. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. This is a good window for the beginner and intermediate crowd at Les Dunes, but keep in mind this spot can get crowded sometimes.
Looking further ahead, the most promising session is Monday the 7th of September. The morning brings a clean 3.6ft northwest groundswell with a long 12-second period. The wind is offshore from the east at 6 mph, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy hits 452, so the waves will have some real shape and power. The long period helps the wave quality, but at a beach break, those long gaps between sets might make it a bit slow. Still, this is the best call of the whole run. It’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s a promising one.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 7 | WNW 3 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
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129 | 56 | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 190 | 212 | 590 | 778 | 1508 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:08AM3.00m | 2:32PM3.20m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:24PM3.39m | 3:51AM3.34m | 4:05PM3.60m | 4:28AM3.53m | 4:41PM3.80m | 5:00AM3.71m | 5:13PM3.98m | 5:31AM3.86m | 5:45PM4.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:16AM1.94m | 9:07PM1.76m | 9:24AM1.77m | 9:59PM1.55m | 10:10AM1.56m | 10:38PM1.35m | 10:48AM1.35m | 11:12PM1.16m | 11:21AM1.17m | 11:45PM1.01m | 11:53AM1.02m | 00:16AM0.90m | |||||||
— | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
8:59 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 7 | WNW 3 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
129 | 56 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 190 | 212 | 590 | 778 | 1508 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 24 | — | — | — | 119 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | N 6 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | SW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 30 | 32 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 271 | 42 | 354 | 310 | 320 | 452 | 527 | 42 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 111 | 59 | 0 | 24 | 155 | 10 |
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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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