
Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - Les Dunes surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for our little slice of the Basque coast. We're lookin' at Anglet - Les Dunes. Right off the bat, the water is sitting at a balmy 73°, which is a good 4° warmer than we'd expect for this time of year. That’s a real treat, so don't bother with the thick rubber just yet.
The week kicks off with a bit of a slow burner. Friday the 11th has some tiny, weak swell pushing in but that cross-on breeze has it looking messy. Not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 12th starts clean early with a glassy morning, but that swell is tiny, only about 2ft. It’s surfable but pretty weak. The real spark doesn't hit until Sunday the 13th. We’ve got a jump in energy with the combined swell energy reading 545, and a solid 4ft of long-period NW groundswell. The morning is glassy – dead calm – which is a massive positive. This is the true standout of the early stretch. That period over 13 seconds is proper groundswell, so the sets will have some grunt, but be ready for longer lulls between them. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the 4ft is a nice size. The conditions are going to be beautiful, just you and the clean lines. The afternoon gets choppy again, so get it early.
Monday the 14th morning keeps the love going with 4ft swell and a clean offshore wind from the east. It's a touch smaller on the energy scale (461) but still a solid, fun session. Tuesday the 15th is a write-off with onshore winds ruining the shape.
We then hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th see the swell bumping up to 5ft-5ft, but the wind is all cross-onshore and choppy, making it a real struggle. It’s not really a surf forecast, more of a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that kind of thing.
The second weekend is where it gets promising again. Saturday the 19th is looking like the pick of the entire outlook. We get a clean 6ft swell from the NW with a lovely off-shore wind from the east in the morning, making for some excellent, clean conditions. The combined energy is pumping at 786. That's a powerful, fun size. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze. That's your weekend target.
After that, the following week has some decent mornings, like Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st with clean conditions on a smaller 3ft-4ft swell. But the longer-range stuff past the 21st is iffy, with more onshore wind and messy conditions. There’s a glimmer on Friday the 25th with a glassy morning and a clean 3ft swell (220 combined energy), but it’s far enough out that we’ll have to see how it holds. Overall, don't sleep on this weekend, especially Saturday the 19th. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 118 | 72 | 58 | 47 | 545 | 520 | 593 | 461 | 287 | 184 | 94 | 57 | 127 | 276 | 306 | 219 | 675 | 606 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:38PM4.40m | 5:58AM4.16m | 6:15PM4.38m | 6:34AM4.15m | 6:51PM4.28m | 7:08AM4.06m | 7:25PM4.09m | 7:41AM3.92m | 8:00PM3.84m | 8:15AM3.72m | 8:36PM3.56m | 8:52AM3.50m | 9:17PM3.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:11AM0.67m | 12:22PM0.75m | 00:46AM0.72m | 12:57PM0.79m | 1:20AM0.85m | 1:32PM0.91m | 1:52AM1.03m | 2:07PM1.10m | 2:25AM1.26m | 2:44PM1.32m | 3:00AM1.50m | 3:25PM1.56m | 3:41AM1.75m | |||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
42 | 118 | 72 | 58 | 47 | 545 | 520 | 593 | 461 | 287 | 184 | 94 | 57 | 49 | 276 | 306 | 219 | 675 | 606 | 392 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 9 | NW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 13 | — | — | — |
53 | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 92 | 69 | 128 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | WNW 8 | — | W 15 | WNW 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | — | 4 | 59 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 837 | 155 | 155 | 94 | 24 | 94 | 42 | |
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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.
Anglet - Les Dunes is 3 km (2 miles) from Biarritz. If you plan a holiday in La Cote Basque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biarritz. Biarritz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










