Boucau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s up? Well, not quite yet. Let’s get real about Boucau.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 76°, which is a solid 8° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s super unusual – feels like a warm bath out there.

Here’s the deal: the next week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent waves. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy conditions. Tuesday the 14th through to the 24th of July is all ankle-snappers and closeouts. The swell energy is pathetic, most readings are below 30 (combined energy of all swells directed here), with a few bumps up to around 58, but the period is short and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. You’ll see a few moments of glassy water on the morning of the 18th and again on the 24th, but with only 0.7ft to 2ft of swell, there’s just nothing to ride. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.

Now, things start to get interesting as we head into the last week of July. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 25th. The morning swell jumps up to 1ft but with a very long period of 15 seconds, pushing the energy up to 127. That’s a sign of some groundswell starting to creep in. By the afternoon, it’s a proper 3ft from the NW with a 13-second period, and the energy leaps to 368. It’s a bit cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but there’s suddenly some life in the water.

The standouts are clearly Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th. Sunday morning brings 4ft of NW swell, a 12-second period, and a combined energy of 451. The wind is onshore though, so it’s not perfect. But hold on for Monday morning the 27th – that’s the pick of the bunch. We’ve got 4ft of NW swell, a 10-second period, and a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the east. The energy is a solid 318, and it’s described as “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the session to aim for – clean, rippable, and a proper size for a fun paddle.

If you’re an expert, keep an eye on Tuesday the 28th. The morning shows 5ft of NW swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions, and a monster combined energy of 562. That’s a lot of power, but at 5ft, it’s getting into the zone where it’s a bit much for beginners. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be pristine, but expect some heavy sets. Wednesday the 29th morning is also a strong option with 5ft and glassy conditions.

So, the long and short of it: the first 11 days are a bust. The real window opens up from the 25th of July onwards, with Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th mornings being the absolute best bets for clean, decent-sized waves at Boucau.

Rusty.

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