
Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - Les Dunes surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - Les Dunes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The best window for a proper surf is right at the start, but then we’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and often messy conditions before a late push of size shows up far out.
The standout session is Tuesday morning, July 28th. Anglet - Les Dunes is the place to be. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the NW with a solid 10-second period, giving the waves some real shape. The wind is light and offshore from the east at just 3 mph, so it’s going to be glassy clean. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a full 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s proper tropical-feeling stuff. The combined swell energy is a solid moderate 362, meaning there’s enough push behind it. This is a beginner-friendly break, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be a dream. Keep in mind, crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it won’t be a zoo.
After that, the surf drops off hard. By Tuesday afternoon the wind shifts cross-shore and it gets a bit messy. From Wednesday, July 29th, through to the end of the first week, we’re looking at a long run of poor or very ordinary conditions. The swell drops below 3ft, the period shortens up, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a couple of glassy moments on Friday morning, July 31st, and Sunday morning, August 2nd, but the waves are tiny – 2ft with weak energy (66 and 50). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. This flat spell runs right through until the morning of Friday, August 7th.
That’s when things get interesting again, but it’s for the experienced crew only. On Friday morning, August 7th, a sizeable 8ft WNW swell hits with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 913 (strong), so there’s plenty of power. However, the wind is onshore from the WNW at 6 mph, which will make it a bit lumpy. Because it’s over 8ft, this is strictly for experts. The wave height and the onshore wind will make it a heavy, challenging beach break. Honestly, with that much wind and swell, it might be more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.
The swell then slowly drops through the weekend. Saturday morning, August 8th, still has a punchy 5ft NW swell with moderate energy (346), but the wind is cross-onshore, so the quality won’t be pristine. The very end of the outlook sees us back to small, clean but weak conditions. Sunday morning, August 9th, has a glassy 3ft, but it’s short period (7s) and weak energy (60). Monday morning, August 10th, is glassy again but tiny at 2ft. Tuesday morning, August 11th, offers a clean 3ft NW swell with a 9 second period, but the energy is a low 99.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning, July 28th, is your clear winner. Get out there early for the cleanest, best-shaped waves of the whole forecast. The long-range swell on August 7th is big but messy, and everything else is a wait-and-see game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
362 | 284 | 213 | 141 | 114 | 93 | 57 | 58 | 84 | 66 | 53 | 64 | 77 | 69 | 75 | 34 | 30 | 42 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:02PM3.73m | 5:23AM3.60m | 5:37PM3.86m | 5:56AM3.70m | 6:10PM3.95m | 6:29AM3.77m | 6:42PM4.01m | 7:01AM3.80m | 7:16PM4.03m | 7:34AM3.80m | 7:50PM4.00m | 8:10AM3.75m | 8:28PM3.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM1.37m | 11:38PM1.20m | 11:46AM1.24m | 00:12AM1.09m | 12:20PM1.14m | 00:45AM1.02m | 12:53PM1.08m | 1:18AM0.99m | 1:25PM1.06m | 1:51AM0.99m | 1:58PM1.08m | 2:25AM1.04m | 2:34PM1.14m | 3:01AM1.13m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 5 |
362 | 284 | 213 | 141 | 114 | 93 | 57 | 58 | 84 | 66 | 53 | 64 | 77 | 69 | 75 | 34 | 30 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | NW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 11 | — | — | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 23 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 203 | 58 | 196 | 94 | 42 | 0 | 322 | 169 | 144 | 94 | 28 | 0 | 589 | 54 | 354 | 280 | 0 |
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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.
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