Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Boucau. The next sixteen days are a real mixed bag, with a quiet start before some proper energy shows up.

We kick off with a bit of a waiting game. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September are pretty flat and ordinary. Tiny 2.3ft to 2.3ft waves with a short period – just not worth paddling out for. A few days without much to get excited about.

Then things start looking up. Sunday the 13th is where the forecast gets interesting. A clean 4.3ft swell from the NW with a very long 13-second period rolls in. The energy is moderate (545) and the morning should see glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze. This is a taste of what's to come.

Monday the 14th holds clean with a 4.3ft NW swell, offshore wind, and a period of 11 seconds giving the waves some real shape. The energy is still moderate (453). Not the biggest, but clean and fun.

The standout window for this whole period is Thursday the 17th and then Saturday the 19th through Tuesday the 22nd. The 17th kicks off with a crisp 5.6ft NW swell, a solid 11-second period, and glassy conditions. Water temps are running around 73.4° – much warmer than normal, so leave the thick wettie at home. The energy is strong at 676. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Saturday the 19th is another cracker. You’ve got a 5.2ft NW swell with a 12-second period, offshore wind in the morning, and glassy conditions. Strong energy at 736. The afternoon also stays clean with a cross-off breeze. Sunday the 20th is glassy again with 4.9ft waves, but watch the afternoon – a 6.9ft NW swell with a very long 15-second period rolls in, and the energy jumps to a massive 1907. That’s a lot of power. This swell is a groundswell, and while it’s a lot of energy, the long period might make it a bit too straight for the beach break here – points and reefs elsewhere would handle it better. It’s edging towards expert territory.

Monday the 21st is big too, with 7.2ft to 7.5ft NW swell, but the onshore wind chops it up. It’s a big, messy one.

The real gem for the experienced crew looks to be Tuesday morning, September 22nd. You’ve got a 6.2ft NW swell, a 12-second period, but here’s the key: a clean cross-off breeze and offshore wind state. The energy is strong at 1118, and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. If you’re advanced and can handle that size, this is the session to chase.

The following days (23rd onward) drop back down in size and get a bit more onshore or cross-on again, with the 26th pushing back up to 7.2ft but with onshore wind making it messy.

So, to cut through: if you want clean, quality surf without the massive power, aim for Sunday morning the 13th or Thursday morning the 17th. But if you’re an experienced surfer looking for the best conditions and a solid, powerful swell, Tuesday morning the 22nd is your standout. If the offshore wind lines up for that NW swell, it will be firing.

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