Anglet - Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for us at Anglet - Les Dunes.

To be straight with you, the start of this outlook is pretty bleak. There’s nothing worth paddling out for on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We’re looking at a grim run of tiny, weak swell with poor onshore or cross-onshore wind messing it all up. The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is a big 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and honestly feels a bit weird for late August.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 22nd. The morning sees a clean 4ft of NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. It’s not a big swell, but the energy is moderate (241) and it’s clean. The afternoon holds onto that clean, offshore vibe with a 4ft NW swell. This is the first time we can actually talk about a proper surf.

Sunday the 23rd starts off with glassy conditions and a tiny 3ft NW swell, but the energy is weak (111). It’s surfable, just very ordinary. By afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and kills it.

Then we hit another dry spell. Monday and Tuesday the 24th and 25th are tiny, weak, and mostly blown out. Wednesday the 26th has a bit of lumpy 5ft swell but it’s onshore and messy.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday the 27th of August. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The morning brings a 7ft NW swell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions – wind from the SE at only 3 mph. The combined energy is strong at 833. This is going to be a proper, clean session for experienced surfers. It’s a bit big for beginners over 5ft, so only the crew with some experience should be out there. The afternoon holds a 7ft NW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it gets a bit more tricky.

After that, we’ve got more average-to-poor days. Friday the 28th is glassy in the morning but only 4ft, and it gets choppy later. Saturday the 29th is just poor all day. Sunday the 30th morning is worth a mention – 4ft NW swell with glassy wind, offering a clean session with moderate energy (249). Not a standout but a solid option.

Beyond that, the first days of September look rough with strong winds and small, messy swell, though Wednesday the 2nd has a 5ft NW swell with a light cross-shore wind that might be worth a look for the more determined.

So, the best bet by far is Thursday the 27th of August, morning session. That glassy 7ft NW groundswell will have some punch. Get on it.

Rusty.

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