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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for our stretch of coast at Anglet - Les Sables d'Or. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so listen up.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow patch. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with onshore winds and messy conditions. That water temp is a notable 73° – about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it feels like a bit of a warm bath out there.

Thursday morning, 10th September brings the first real chance of a decent session. The easterly wind is offshore and light at 3 mph, cleaning up a 4ft NW groundswell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (311). It’s a solid beginner-friendly size and the offshore wind will make it look fun, but watch for the crowds as they can show up sometimes.

The standout window, and I mean the real one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday morning, 13th September. Glassy conditions with a little 3 mph northerly breeze, and the swell jumps to a nice 4ft from the NW, but the period is a long 13 seconds, packing a decent punch. The combined energy is a strong 609. That’s clean, lined-up surf for anyone from intermediate upwards. This is the pick of the fortnight for sure.

After that, the week gets hit and miss with onshores again, but Monday morning, 22nd September is another one to note. It’s glassy again, with no wind, and a solid 4ft NW groundswell with a period of 12 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 885. The sets will have proper shape, and the lack of wind means it'll be smooth as glass. Just note that long-period swells like this can be a bit straight at a beach break, but the quality here is undeniable.

Big heads up for Monday, 21st September. The swell is predicted to hit 10ft from the NW. That's expert territory and likely too much for this beginner-friendly break. A word to the wise: leave that one to the experienced crew or the kite surfers, because the onshore wind on the afternoon makes it look more like a kite session than a paddle session.

The last few days of the window, into the 24th, see cleaner mornings with offshore or glassy winds, and 4ft to 4ft NW swell, but the afternoons go cross-onshore. Plan for the early starts if you want the good ones.

So, in short, there are some solid windows, but you gotta be picky. Early mornings are the go. The two mornings to make a plan for are Sunday 13th and Monday 22nd. That’s the cream of this crop.

Rusty.

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