Anglet - Les Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and knots.

Right, mate, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu here in Anglet – Les Dunes. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there’s some real promise hiding in the second week if you’ve got the patience.

We’re kicking things off on Thursday the 10th of September. The morning’s looking alright with a 4ft swell from the NW and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy’s moderate (311), and it’s clean – a solid little session for a learner or someone wanting an easy paddle. But don’t hang around; the afternoon goes to crap with a cross-on wind. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are small and flat-ish. We’re talking about 2ft on the best mornings, with glassy conditions early but the swell is weak (83 and 70 for energy). You’ll get a few little rollers, but it’s pretty ordinary. Sunday the 13th picks up a touch – 4ft in the morning from the NW, period stretching to 13 seconds, so it’s got some push (555 energy). But the wind is onshore, making it messy. The afternoon gets to 5ft but it’s cross-on and choppy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, Monday the 14th is where the week starts to turn. Morning glass, 4ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period (456 energy). That’s clean, lined-up, and fun for a bigger board. Tuesday the 15th is back to small in the morning (3ft, glassy, 139 energy) – surfable but nothing to write home about.

We hit a rough patch from Tuesday afternoon through to Friday the 18th. Strong onshore winds, rain showers, and even a risk of thunderstorms on the 16th. The swell sticks around – 6ft on Wednesday – but it’s blown out, choppy, and more of a kite session than a paddle session. Let’s be honest: it’s a write-off.

But hold on. Saturday the 19th of September brings a proper clean-up. Morning session with 4ft NW swell, light offshore easterly wind, glassy conditions, and solid energy (406). That’s a gem for the early crew. Then Sunday the 20th morning keeps it going – 4ft, glassy, clean, with 409 energy. Still good.

And then, the standout. Monday the 21st of September. This is the one. Morning glass, 8ft of NW groundswell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is massive (2618). That’s a serious, powerful swell – only for experienced surfers. The wind is dead calm. Les Dunes will be handling that NW perfectly. It’ll be big, hollow, and demanding. The afternoon stays at 8ft but picks up a cross-on wind, so go early. This is the best on offer, no question.

Tuesday the 22nd morning still has a solid 5ft, glassy, and good energy (595), but after that, things fade into smaller, weaker waves through to the end of the month. The 25th of September has a little 3ft clean-up, but it’s a far cry from that Monday peak.

So, bottom line: the first week is patchy with one or two clean windows. The second week builds to a Monday beauty on the 21st – that’s your target. After that, it’s small and fading.

Rusty.

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