Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let's talk about what's coming our way for Boucau. The water's sitting at a very warm 73°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year—that's seriously noticeable, almost like summer's hanging on.

First up, we've got a bit of a slow start. The real action kicks off Thursday morning the 10th. It's not going to be huge, with chest-to-head high sets around 4ft out of the northwest, but with that light east-southeast wind keeping it clean and cross-off, it'll be a fun session. The wave energy is moderate at 311, so there's some push behind it. It's an advanced wave, so you'll need to know what you're doing, and crowds are possible. After that, the swell fades fast, and we hit a flat patch through Friday and Saturday—small, weak, and messy with onshore winds. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Sunday morning the 13th brings a pulse of long-period groundswell. We're looking at 4ft from the northwest with a 13-second period, pumping the energy up to 545. The wind is onshore from the WSW though, so conditions will be a bit lumpy. Still, that long period means better shape and more power, so if you're desperate, there are waves to be had.

Now, Monday morning the 14th is a standout. Glassy conditions, calm wind, and a solid 4ft of northwest swell at 11 seconds. The energy is at 399—moderate but clean. This is the pick of the first week. The waves will be well-formed, and with no wind to mess them up, it'll be a dream session for the advanced crew. Just remember, it can get crowded here.

After that, we go into a lull. The middle of the week gets small and choppy, with onshore winds and poor quality. Not worth the paddle.

But hold onto your leash, because the real meat is in the second week. Sunday morning the 20th is looking like a heavy day. We've got 7ft of northwest swell pumping in with 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 680—strong. Winds are glassy from the northeast. This is excellent, powerful surf, but at that size, it's pushing into expert territory. The afternoon gets even bigger, with 10ft and energy over 1000, but the forecast says that's too big for the break. So catch it in the morning.

Monday the 21st is a no-go for most. Swell hits 12ft with massive energy—2262 in the morning, 3459 in the afternoon. That's big, dangerous, and only for the most experienced chargers. Even then, conditions are questionable.

The window closes again until Wednesday morning the 23rd. That's a gem: 7ft of northwest swell, 11-second period, glassy from the WSW, and energy at 1004. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. That's the real standout of the whole period—clean, powerful, and lined up. Then Thursday morning the 24th is another good one: 3ft but with a very long 17-second period, glassy calm, and energy at 871. The period is so long that it'll wrap around and peel beautifully at a point or reef, but at Boucau, it might be a bit too straight for the beach break. Still, worth a look.

Overall, the best bets are Monday morning the 14th for a clean, fun session, and Wednesday morning the 23rd for the big, clean power. Keep an eye on that 24th too, if you want to feel some serious period.

Rusty.

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