Seignosse - Les Estagnots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s going on at Seignosse - Les Estagnots.

I’ll be honest with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a waiting game. There’s surf, but it’s small and the conditions are mostly average. The first real window of interest is a long way off, so don’t be rushing out the door.

The water temp is pretty normal for this time of year, no big changes there.

Starting off on Sunday the 5th of July, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW. The morning is glassy with a light NE breeze, but the waves are just ordinary. The combined swell energy is weak (143). After lunch, a north wind messes it up. That sets the tone for the whole first week. We get a few clean moments – Monday the 6th has a light offshore breeze and clean 2ft NW swell, and Friday the 10th has a glassy morning on 2ft WNW swell, but the energy is still low (82). It’s frustrating – the potential is there but the power isn’t.

There’s a long stretch from late on the 7th through to the 16th where there’s nothing worth recommending. The swell stays tiny or weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. You’ll see some glassy mornings, like the 11th and 15th, with 2ft to 3ft swells, but the energy is just too feeble. It’s a real flat spell.

Now, hold onto your leash, because we finally see some life on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the NW with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 239 (moderate). It’s a beach break, and with that short period, it’ll be a bit soft and messy, but the wind is light and cross-shore. This is your best bet for a paddle. The swell is under 5ft, so it’s still okay for competent surfers, but the chop might push it into “experts only” by the afternoon when it hits 6ft with a cross-onshore wind (719 combined energy – that’s moderate to strong). The afternoon is blown out, but the morning is the standout.

Monday the 20th also has a 5ft NW swell (389 combined energy) with a light cross breeze. It’s still marginal, but it’s the most consistent looking window we’ve had. The wind is light, so it’ll be cleaner than the afternoon before. Circle this one too if you’re desperate.

The true standout: If you’ve got the patience, aim for Sunday morning, July 19th. It’s the first time we see a real bump in swell height (4ft) without horrible wind. The break is exposed to W swells, and this one is coming from the NW, so it’s a little off the optimum, but the light cross-wind makes it the cleanest option of the entire run. The energy is moderate and the period is short, so expect punchy, quick waves – better for a shortboard. Keep in mind, it can get crowded here, so expect company.

For the rest of it, we’re waiting on forecasts to change. This area tends not to stay flat for too long, but this is a proper dry spell. Keep your eye on the 19th.

Rusty.

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