Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here at Boucau. Gotta be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch. The first week is pretty much a write-off for any decent surf, so we’re looking at a long gap before anything really gets interesting.

The water is sitting at 77°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and you’ll definitely feel it when you paddle out – it’s like bathwater.

The pattern starts weak. From Wednesday the 22nd right through the rest of July, we’ve got small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The swell is tiny, coming from the north to northwest, with periods around 6 to 7 seconds – that’s short-period, weak windswell. The combined energy is low, mostly under 100 (33) to moderate (265). It’s messy, choppy, and just not worth the paddle. Even by Saturday the 25th, when the swell bumps up to 6 ft to 8 ft, the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, so it’s blown out.

Monday the 27th is the first sign of life. The swell picks up a bit, with 5 ft from the northwest and a period stretching to 10 seconds. That’s a longer period, which means better shape and more energy. The combined energy jumps to 498 (moderate) – that’s a noticeable bump. But the wind is still cross-onshore, so while it’s not terrible, it’s still only marginal.

Tuesday the 28th morning is the first real standout. We’ve got 4 ft of northwest swell, still with that 10-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the east-northeast at just 3 mph. That’s clean, smooth conditions. The combined energy is 299 (moderate). It’s not a massive day, but for Boucau, this is the best the whole forecast has to offer. The swell direction is from the northwest, which is well-exposed to the west – it’s a decent match. Crowds are possible here, so if you’re keen, get out early.

After that, it fades again. The swell drops back under 3 ft, and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore for the rest of the week. There’s a brief moment on Sunday morning, August 2nd, with 3 ft and glassy conditions from the west-southwest – that’s clean, but the swell is weak (combined energy of 148). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Monday morning, August 3rd, and Tuesday morning, August 4th both offer clean or offshore winds (east at 3-6 mph) with small 3 ft to 4 ft northwest swell. The energy is low (103 and 190), so you’ll be on a longboard or a funboard, but at least the conditions will be clean.

The second week is very quiet. The swell stays small, under 4 ft, and the wind is inconsistent. There’s a glassy moment on Wednesday morning, August 5th, with 3 ft from the northwest, but it’s weak (138 energy). Nothing to get excited about.

Overall, the first week is a bust. The best surf is on Tuesday the 28th morning, with clean glass and a decent 4 ft swell. The second week is a waiting game – small, clean but weak. It’s a dry spell, but for an exposed spot like Boucau, that’s not unusual. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.

Rusty

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