Anse de Cabestan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Anse de Cabestan.

Straight up, the next couple of weeks are going to be a grind. There's a lot of flat, weak energy and messy wind for days on end. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you can get in, but you'll need a wetsuit.

The first bit of hope comes on Tuesday, July 7th, in the morning. We've got clean, glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft swell from the west. It's not going to blow anyone away – the combined energy is weak at (54) – but for a quick splash on a longboard, it’s about as good as it gets for the next few days. The wind is glassy out of the NW, which is a major positive for the surface. After that, the wind swings around and it gets messy through the afternoon and into Wednesday.

The next real standout window is Thursday, July 9th, in the morning. This is probably the best bet in the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a nice 10-second period. The combined energy bumps up to a moderate (132), so there's a bit more push. The wind is a gentle offshore out of the NE, which will keep things clean. It’s perfect for an intermediate session. The crowd situation at Anse de Cabestan can get busy, so getting in early is the move.

Friday, July 10th, morning is also worth a mention – similar size (3ft) and glassy conditions out of the NE. The energy is good at (140) and the period is a consistent 9 seconds. It’s another solid morning session before the wind shifts onshore. Friday afternoon, though, the cross-on wind kills it.

After that, we enter a long, flat spell. From Saturday the 11th through to the 22nd of July, the waves are tiny – mostly under 2ft – and the wind is either howling offshore, cross-shore, or onshore, which makes for awful conditions. Even when there’s a little bump on the 22nd of July, it’s a short-period, sloppy 4ft swell with onshore wind, which just looks like a washing machine. The combined energy jumps up to (175), but that’s just stormy, unrideable chop. It’s honestly more interesting for kiteboarding than paddling a surfboard in that setup.

So, to sum it up: Keep your eyes on the Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th mornings. Those are your only clean, rideable windows. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Forecasts can change, so don't lose all hope, but right now it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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