Anglet - La Madrague Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on offer for the Basque Coast over the next couple of weeks. We'll be focusing on Anglet - La Madrague, and while it's a pretty consistent stretch of sand and jetty, we got a bit of a waiting game on our hands before things really fire.

Right now, there's nothing to get excited about. We've got a bit of a flat spell to start. The first real chance to get wet looks like Sunday morning, the 31st of August, but honestly, don't bother. You're looking at a 6 ft NW swell with a 9 mph cross-onshore breeze making a mess of things. The energy's moderate at best, and the whole set-up is described as marginal. Give it a miss.

What you want to be aiming for is the morning of Monday, the 1st of September. We finally get some clean air. Expect a 5 ft NW swell with an offshore easterly breeze at 6 mph. It's a moderate swell with moderate energy, but that clean face is going to make for some nice, user-friendly waves. A good session for getting your line-up sorted.

From there, we hit a bit of a lull. Tuesday afternoon turns messy again, and Wednesday goes small and weak. The energy drops right off. This little flat spell runs right through to the morning of Saturday, the 5th of September. That morning is a beauty – glassy conditions with a 3 ft – wait, the data says 3 ft NW swell, but it's packing a 12-second period. That long period means proper groundswell energy. Those waves will have shape and push, but at that size, they might be a little fat.

Alright, let's cut to the chase: the standout window is the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September, and the morning of Monday, the 15th of September.

Sunday the 6th is the pick of the first half. We have a solid 5 ft NW groundswell with a 12-second period. Combined with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE, this is a recipe for clean, well-shaped waves at La Madrague. The energy is strong and it’s one of the rare times everything aligns. Get on it.

However, the real prize might be Monday, the 15th of September. This one is a long-range call, so the details could shift, but look at this forecast: 5 ft of NW swell with a very long 12-second period, zero wind, and glassy conditions. That's a recipe for perfection. The total energy is significant and it's rated as "very good". If that holds, the point and reef setups at this spot will be absolutely singing with those long lines. Mark your calendar.

Honestly, for the second week, keep an eye on the 10th and 11th of September mornings too. You'll get some chest-to-head-high sets (5 ft) with glassy conditions, but the period drops back to 9 seconds, so it won't have that same world-class feel.

So there you have it. A bit of a slow start, but get out there for the 1st of September to get your feet wet, and then circle the 6th and especially the 15th of September on the calendar.

Stay wet.
Rusty.

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