Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - Les Dunes surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s see what’s on offer for our little slice of the Basque coast.
Well, folks, it’s going to be a proper mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a decent pulse of energy coming in from the Atlantic, but the wind is going to be the real villain here for most of the run. The water is sitting at a balmy 77°, which is a full 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s properly unusual, you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit.
Right now through Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st, it’s a write-off. We’ve got 5ft to 6ft of NW swell but it’s all tangled up in cross-onshore and onshore breezes, making for poor, choppy conditions. The combined energy is moderate though, sitting at 441 (Thursday) and 724 (Friday morning), so there’s push there, just no shape.
The first real window opens up Saturday the 22nd. That morning, clear skies and a solid offshore easterly breeze at 12 mph are going to clean up that 4ft NW swell (period around 9 seconds). The energy drops to 269, so it’s not a powerhouse, but with clean lines and offshore wind, Anglet - Les Dunes will be the pick of the entire forecast. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the NW swell is coming straight into its exposed position. The optimum swell direction is from the west, so a slight NW angle is fine. Expect clean, fun waves, and with the offshore wind, crowds will be possible but manageable. The Saturday afternoon turns cross-offshore, but it’s still clean with 4ft.
Sunday the 23rd is a drop-off – small 2ft surf in the morning with clean offshore wind, but the energy is weak (62). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Then we hit a long, dry gap. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to the start of September, it’s mostly tiny, weak, or blown-out. There are a few fleeting moments – like the morning of Wednesday the 26th with 2ft and glassy conditions (energy only 70), and then again on Wednesday the 2nd of September with 3ft and glassy wind (energy 133). These are small, very ordinary windows for the desperate.
The next standout comes much later, on Friday the 4th of September. That morning we get another glassy session with an easterly breeze, cleaning up 5ft of NW swell (period 8 seconds, energy 281). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions”. It’s a ways out, so treat it as a promising long-range glimpse. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy again.
Overall, Saturday the 22nd morning is your absolute best bet – clean, offshore, and some proper waist-to-chest high swell. The 4th of September is a good backup to keep an eye on. For the rest, it’s a lot of waiting for the wind to play ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 6 | NNW 3 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 |
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425 | 724 | 622 | 469 | 241 | 202 | 129 | 56 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 184 | 64 | 47 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:15PM3.07m | 11:53AM3.07m | 00:45AM2.95m | 1:22PM3.07m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:25AM1.88m | 6:11PM1.89m | 6:43AM1.99m | 7:47PM1.90m | 8:16AM1.94m | 9:07PM1.76m | 9:24AM1.77m | 9:59PM1.55m | 10:10AM1.56m | 10:38PM1.35m | 10:48AM1.35m | 11:12PM1.16m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNW 3 | NW 6 | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 |
425 | — | 622 | 469 | 241 | 202 | 129 | 56 | 26 | 10 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 14 | 184 | 64 | 47 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | N 5 | NW 13 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 25 | 42 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | NW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | — | NW 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | NW 6 | — | SW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 724 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 24 | 59 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 119 | 411 | 356 | 354 | 310 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 204 |
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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.











