Anglet - Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next few weeks for our local wave.

It’s a slow start. Monday, July 27th is a complete washout with a cross-on breeze and water that’s running 3° warmer than usual, at 77°F. That’s odd, but not doing us any favors.

The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday morning, July 28th. Anglet - Les Dunes is showing 1.3m (about 4ft) waves from the NW, 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the east. The energy is moderate (362), but with that offshore breeze, the surface will be clean. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so 4ft is a good size. Just know that crowds can show up sometimes.

From Wednesday, July 29th, all the way through Sunday, August 9th, it’s a long, flat spell. The swell drops, the wind turns onshore or cross-on, and the scores are zero. There are a couple of mornings (August 4th and 5th) with glassy conditions and 1.0m (3ft) waves, but the period is a short 6-7 seconds and the energy is weak (76 and 85). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, the real payoff. Monday, August 10th is the one to circle. The morning session at Anglet - Les Dunes is looking fantastic. Swell at 1.7m (6ft) from the NW, 10-second period, and glassy conditions with a light NE breeze. The combined energy is a strong 661, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The swell is a touch off the ideal W direction, but with that energy and glass, it’s a no-brainer.

And the next morning, Tuesday, August 11th, might be even better. The swell bumps up to 1.9m (6ft), still 10 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. The energy is 726 (strong). At 6ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, that’s a proper, powerful wave. The morning window is the key, as the afternoons get messy with a cross-on wind.

So, we grind through a quiet first week, then get rewarded with a cracking couple of days on the 10th and 11th. Lock it in.

Rusty.

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