Anglet - La Madrague surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 CEST
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Anglet - La Madrague surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anglet - La Madrague sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anglet - La Madrague this week:

The surf forecast for Anglet - La Madrague over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anglet - La Madrague in the next 12 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 22nd Sep)8ft (2.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - La Madrague over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
0
3
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
1.4
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
NW
2
NW
2.2
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NNW
Period(s) (?)10131211101010109989911101098877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)255357857513277267198132614528832830012541125799626587372231163
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
E
15
NE
10
WSW
5
SE
0
SE
5
WSW
10
SE
5
W
15
NW
0
SE
15
NW
5
S
25
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
10
W
15
NW
5
W
15
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassononononcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:06AM
3.42
3:21PM
3.73
3:54AM
3.62
4:07PM
3.94
4:33AM
3.78
4:45PM
4.09
5:06AM
3.91
5:20PM
4.17
5:38AM
3.99
5:52PM
4.19
6:07AM
4.02
6:22PM
4.14
6:36AM
4.00
6:51PM
4.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:04PM
1.43
9:24AM
1.55
10:00PM
1.22
10:13AM
1.33
10:43PM
1.05
10:53AM
1.14
11:19PM
0.95
11:28AM
1.01
11:51PM
0.90
12:00PM
0.95
12:21AM
0.92
12:30PM
0.95
12:49AM
0.98
1:00PM
1.01
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Sunrise-7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:54-
Sunset--8:12--8:09--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:01--8:00
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
---------274942126243-
Temp. °C201933322535342431201716151617171517171616
Feels °C (?)201831292536342430181817131111141314151412
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  1. weather stationWind Update The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Anglet - La Madrague (light winds from the W at Anglet 1 km from Anglet - La Madrague). A 1.2m swell from the NW

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Information about the Anglet - La Madrague Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anglet - La Madrague provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Anglet - La Madrague can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anglet - La Madrague 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 - La Madrague) 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 - La Madrague 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.

Anglet - La Madrague is 3 km (2 miles) from Biarritz. If you plan a holiday in La Cote Basque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biarritz. Biarritz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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