Anglet - Les Sables d'Or Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Anglet – Les Sables d’Or.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s a bit of a heartbreaker. The swell is tiny, the wind’s all over the shop, and most days the data reads “poor surf conditions”. That initial run from Sunday the 16th right through to the morning of Wednesday the 20th is basically a write-off – we’re talking ankle-snappers and onshore chop, not worth paddling out for.

Now, there’s a little flicker of hope on Thursday morning, the 20th. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined wave energy gets up to 214 (moderate energy). What really gets me going is that glassy wind. If you can get out there first thing, that’s your window. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so take the logs out and enjoy the clean conditions before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

The morning of Saturday the 22nd might be worth a look too. The swell holds at 4 ft from the NW, and we get a light cross-offshore breeze from the E. The forecast says “clean”, which is a beautiful word after all this junk. The energy is moderate at 189, but the period is a tighter 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more zippy. It’s not a standout, but it’ll be rideable.

Right, here’s the main event. Keep your eyes on the last day of August, Sunday the 30th. We’ve got a proper pulse of swell showing up: 5 ft from the NW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 670, which is strong – that’s real power. The catch is the morning wind is cross-onshore, which will mess it up a bit, but the raw ingredients are there. Monday the 31st of August is the real gold. The morning brings 4 ft of NW swell, a 10-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a solid 355 for the first day of spring. That combo – decent size, decent period, and flat calm wind at a spot that’s fairly consistent – that’s your winner. It’s still a beginner wave, so the 4 ft will keep it fun without being scary.

A word on the water: the anomaly is 3° which is very unusual for the time of year, so the water is going to feel much warmer than you’d expect. No need for the 5/4 in the middle of August.

So, to wrap it up: you’ve got a long, dry wait. The Thursday morning (20th) glass-off is the only real bright spot in the first week. The standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Monday the 31st of August. It’s far out, so forecasts can shift, but as it stands, that’s your best bet for a proper, clean session at Les Sables d’Or.

Rusty.

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