Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - Les Sables d'Or surf forecast from 19 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 (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 622 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 Sables d'Or this week:
The surf forecast for Anglet - Les Sables d'Or 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 Sables d'Or in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| 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 (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - Les Sables d'Or over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what we’ve got coming up.
We’re focusing on Anglet - Les Sables d'Or for the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, the water temp is a standout: sitting at 77°F with a 5°F anomaly – that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The first half of the outlook is a bit of a slow burner. The swell is small and the wind is all over the shop. The first real window of opportunity looks like Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We’ve got a clean 4ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the east. The combined energy is moderate (241), so there’s enough there to push you around. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so this is a good time for the learners to get a few clean ones. Expect a few other folks out as crowds are sometimes an issue.
The standout session, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday morning, the 28th of August. The wind swings offshore from the ESE at a light 6 mph, cleaning up a solid 6ft NW swell. The period is a proper 10 seconds, giving the waves some real shape and punch. The combined energy is strong (707), so this will be a step up in size and power. For a beginner spot, 6ft is getting into the too-big territory for those just starting, but for the rest of you, this is the best of the bunch. The morning will be pristine.
Looking further ahead, there’s a massive swell predicted for Monday morning, the 31st of August. We’re looking at 10ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and a combined energy that’s very strong (1939). The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the file itself warns that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beginner-friendly beach, this is expert-only territory – and honestly, with that much energy and a cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be a washing machine. Probably more of a spectacle than a session.
The forecast improves again going into September. Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, offers another top-tier window. Glassy conditions with a light ESE breeze and a 7ft NW swell (9 seconds, combined energy 720). That’s another solid, powerful day, but again, over 7ft for this spot means it’s for experienced surfers only. The morning will be perfect before the wind picks up.
Overall, there are a few diamonds in the rough here. The long-range stuff (first week of September) looks promising but less certain – keep an eye on it. For now, get on the 28th of August morning session.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 83 | 384 | 441 | 425 | 622 | 569 | 425 | 241 | 172 | 125 | 71 | 47 | 64 | 46 | 31 | 306 | 267 | 139 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:09PM3.31m | 10:36AM3.21m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM1.53m | 4:29AM1.67m | 4:59PM1.75m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 83 | 384 | 441 | 425 | 622 | 569 | 425 | 241 | 172 | 125 | 71 | 47 | 64 | 46 | 31 | — | 267 | 139 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 306 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 48 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 143 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 1 | 11 | 461 | 375 | 22 | 417 | 0 |
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