Anglet - Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water at Anglet - Les Dunes is a warm 74°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real treat, makes the early mornings a lot more pleasant.

The forecast shows a bit of a slow start, but things get going properly on Saturday the 5th. That Saturday morning is looking like the standout session for the whole period. The wind is light and offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, setting up clean conditions. Swell is a fun 3 ft out of the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (229). This is a solid, accessible wave for a beginner-friendly spot—definitely the one to circle.

Saturday afternoon sees the swell jump to 5 ft with a much longer period of 13 seconds, pushing the energy way up (732). That’s a lot of juice, but it goes cross-shore with the wind, so keep an eye on the tide. This size is getting towards the top end for beginners.

Sunday the 6th brings a solid 5 ft swell from the NW with a 12-second period, but the wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph, so the quality drops. The energy is still strong (723), but it’s a chop-fest.

The middle of the week looks messy, with onshore winds and poor conditions through Monday and Tuesday. There’s a little window on Wednesday the 9th morning with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE and a 3 ft NW swell. The energy is moderate (355), and the conditions are clean, but it’s a short-lived window.

Then we get another potential winner on Thursday the 10th. The whole morning and afternoon are glassy, dead calm winds, with a 4 ft to 4 ft NW swell. The period is a solid 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (308 and 231). This is a rare, beautiful calm day. If you can get out, this is the second best window of the outlook.

The following week drops off significantly. The 14th of September Monday morning has another glassy moment with a 4 ft NW swell, but the energy is lower (271). After that, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore. There’s a long gap of poor quality from the 15th all the way through the 19th, with tiny waves and messy winds. The last day, the 19th, is a write-off with a tiny 1 ft onshore dribble.

So, to sum it up: Saturday morning the 5th and Thursday the 10th are your best bets. The Saturday has the best combination of size, direction, and light offshore wind. The Thursday is a glassy, clean day for smaller boards. The rest is a mixed bag with a lot of onshore chop.

Rusty, signing off.

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