Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Boucau.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, but there are a couple of sessions that look like absolute crackers if you time it right. The water’s sitting at 74°F, which is a full 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s proper noticeable, you won’t need a thick suit.

First up, Sunday morning, August 30th. The swell is 5 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds and moderate energy (412). It’s not massive, but the wind is glass – dead calm from the NE at just 3 mph. That means clean, smooth waves. It's an exposed spot, so it’ll pick up that groundswell nicely. The rating and guidance give this top marks, and the forecast calls for good surf. Definitely the standout of the first few days. Expect crowds though, because it’s a known spot and it’ll be looking tasty.

Monday the 31st sees the swell bump up to 6 ft and 6 ft through the day, but the wind swings cross-on, putting a bit of chop on it. The energy is high (501 to 637), but the quality suffers. Probably one to avoid unless you’re desperate.

Then we hit Tuesday, September 1st, morning session. Swell drops to 5 ft from the NW, but the wind is cross-off from the ENE at just 6 mph, cleaning it right up. Energy is moderate (392). The score and guidance rate it well, saying “expect good surf conditions.” It’s a solid, clean option if you missed Sunday.

After that, things get small and ordinary. Swell drops under 3 ft from Wednesday through Friday, with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Thursday morning the 3rd is glassy but the swell is only 2 ft with a meagre energy of 47 – not worth paddling out for.

Saturday morning, September 5th, is the real sleeper in this forecast. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the NW with a 14-second period, and the energy is massive at 1463. Wind is offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. That’s a serious groundswell. The period is long (over 11 seconds), so it’ll have real punch and shape, but it might want to race a bit at a beach break – Boucau is exposed, so it could be a bit straight. The guidance calls it “excellent for experienced surfers”. This is the best-looking day on offer, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts. If you’re a competent surfer, this is your window.

Sunday the 6th morning is still nice, with 5 ft and a 11-second period, clean offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph. Good follow-up session. After that, the swell fades right out again.

The second week is pretty quiet overall. There’s a tiny window on Tuesday morning, September 8th, with 3 ft from the WNW, a 12-second period, and glass conditions. Energy is moderate (288). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The rest is small, lumpy, or onshore.

Overall, if you can, make a beeline for Sunday morning the 30th and Saturday morning the 5th. Saturday the 5th is the big one for experienced crew, Sunday the 30th is the clean, user-friendly pick.

Rusty out.

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