Seignosse - Les Estagnots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for the Seignosse area, and it’s a slow burner. There’s a stretch of a few days with nothing worth paddling for, then a proper session that’s got me stoked. The first real taste comes on Thursday the 17th, but it’s just a warm-up.

So, let’s break it down. Thursday the 17th morning at Les-Estagnots sees 6 ft from the NW with an 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 664, and there’s a light cross-onshore breeze. It’s a bit bumpy, but rideable for the experienced. The water temp is 72°, which is about 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a touch balmy. That afternoon, the wind gets stronger and messes it up, so don’t expect much.

Now, Saturday the 19th morning is the one. We’ve got 6 ft of NW swell with a 13-second period—proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1223, and the wind is glassy from the east at just 3 mph. The waves will have some real power, so it’s strictly for the experts. Crowds are likely, so get in early. The afternoon sees the wind shift, so it’s all about the morning session.

Sunday the 20th morning is still a good option, with 4 ft from the NW and a 12-second period. The combined energy is 425, and it’s glassy again with 3 mph from the east. It’s not as big as Saturday, but it’ll be clean and fun for anyone with some experience. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy, so morning is the call.

Monday the 21st morning is another cracker. 5 ft of NW swell with a 12-second period, and we’ve got offshore winds from the east at 3 mph. The combined energy is 657, and it’s clean. That’s a solid session for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so it’s a morning mission.

After that, the swell fades. Tuesday the 22nd morning still has 4 ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and cross-offshore winds keep it clean enough, but the energy is dropping. From Wednesday the 23rd onwards, the waves get smaller and weaker, with combined energy dipping below 100 by the afternoon. There’s a brief uptick on Friday the 25th morning with 4 ft from the WNW and a 12-second period, and glassy conditions, but it’s nothing like the weekend prior. The second week is a bit of a gamble, with mostly onshore winds and tiny, weak swell.

So, the verdict: the first few days are a bust, then we get a taste on Thursday the 17th, but Saturday the 19th morning is the standout. Get on it if you can handle the size. The water’s a touch warmer than usual, so it’s a nice time to be in the water.

Rusty.

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