Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what the ocean’s got in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, so let’s get straight to it.

We’re starting out pretty flat and sleepy. The water’s running at a warm 76°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. Nice for a paddle, at least. But the waves? Nothing doing. The first couple of days are a complete no-go, just tiny, weak dribble. You’re better off checking your gear.

Thursday the 27th, the ocean wakes up a little. We're talking tiny, ankle-high waves. Ordinary. The morning is glassy with light wind, so you could get a few grovelly ones in, but the energy is weak. It’s just a hint of what’s to come.

Friday the 28th sees a real bump, waves up to around 6 feet. But the wind is onshore and messy, turning it into a washing machine. There’s some energy behind it, but it’s not clean. A day to skip.

Saturday the 29th is where the fun begins. The morning is the clear winner. The wind goes offshore and light, and we’ve got solid 6 feet of northwest swell with a 9-second period. The energy is building to a moderate 481. It will be clean and punchy. Get out there early. The afternoon gets chopped up, so make that morning session count.

Sunday the 30th is a letdown. Onshore winds kill the quality, and the swell, while around 4 to 5 feet, is just messy. A day for other plans.

Monday the 31st is a cracker of a morning. Glassy conditions with 6 feet of northwest swell, and the energy is strong at 470. This is another dawn patrol special. Clean, lined-up waves before the sea breeze comes in and mucks up the afternoon.

September 1st, Tuesday morning, is again worth setting the alarm for. Glassy with 4 feet of swell and a slightly longer 10-second period. The energy is moderate at 364. It’ll be a bit more relaxed, cleaner shape.

From Wednesday the 2nd through Thursday the 3rd, the swell backs off to around 3 feet. It’s small, but the conditions are clean, especially Thursday morning with light offshore winds. Perfect for a longboard and just cruising.

Then we hit a flat patch. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th, the swell drops right out, and the wind goes onshore. The energy is nearly zero. It’s a classic blank run. The ocean just takes a breather.

Sunday the 6th, the energy starts to come back, but it’s still a bit lumpy. Monday the 7th is cleaner with morning glass and 3 feet of swell. Tuesday the 8th, the size jumps back up to 5 feet, but again with an onshore wind, so it’s not great.

Now, for the standout of the whole run, it’s the morning of Wednesday, September 9th. The wind dies completely – dead calm, glassy as a lake. We’ve got 4 feet of clean northwest swell and a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 255. That is the session. Those clean, fun waves will be all yours if you can get out there. After that, the swell fades again.

So, to put it plainly: the first few days are a write-off. Your best windows are the mornings of Saturday the 29th, Monday the 31st, and Tuesday the 1st. But if you can only choose one, make it the glassy morning of Wednesday the 9th. It’s the cleanest and most promising of the fortnight.

If the swell gets over five feet, the beach gets more challenging, so the beginners should stick to the smaller, cleaner days on the 2nd and 3rd.

Catch you in the water.

Rusty.

Read more