Anglet - Marinella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a couple of real gems hidden in the forecast if you know where to look. The water here is a balmy 74°, which is a good four and a half degrees warmer than what we usually expect this time of year – it’s like summer just doesn’t want to let go.

The standout session is looking like Saturday morning, September 5th at Anglet - Marinella. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light breeze from the ENE, keeping it offshore and glassy. The combined energy of all swells is a moderate 229, and the conditions are set to be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, and with that offshore breeze, it’s going to be a real pleasure. Just a heads up, crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The morning of Wednesday, September 9th is another one to circle. The wind drops to nothing – dead calm and glassy. We’ve got a solid 3ft from the NW, with a period of 12 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell that’ll bring some real shape. The energy is kicking at 455, so there’s plenty of push. This is a morning for the log or a mid-length, just point and glide.

Thursday morning, September 10th is also looking prime. The swell is 4ft from the NW, 11 seconds, and it’s dead glassy with a slight air from the north. The energy is 332, and it’s got that “expect good surf conditions” label all over it. Another clean, cruisy morning on the cards.

Going into the second week, things get a little more mixed. Saturday morning, September 12th is glassy again with a small 3ft swell, but it’s a bit weak, with only 132 energy. Surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The next real standout pops up on Thursday morning, September 17th. We’ve got a clean 3ft from the NW, 11 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is a moderate 218, and the label says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s a little further out, so temper the expectations, but the signs are promising.

Saturday afternoon, September 19th is also worth a mention – a clean 4ft from the NW with a cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, keeping the surfaces tidy. The energy is 241, and it should be a fun afternoon session.

Overall, the first week has the best windows, especially those glassy mornings. The second week is more of a pick-and-choose, but there are a couple of promising windows. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller mornings. If you’re an expert, the 5ft afternoon on the 5th has some juice, but it’s a bit cross-shore. For the most part, it’s a fun, manageable period for most.

Rusty.

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