Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on our hands. For the next week and a half, the energy just isn’t there. Most days show weak, short-period swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds, making for pretty poor conditions. The water temp at the start is sitting at about 76°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – about 5°F above average, so that’s a noticeable difference.

We’ve got a long dry stretch here. From Wednesday morning, 29 July right through to the morning of Monday, 10 August, there’s nothing worth getting excited about. The swell stays tiny, often below 2ft, with weak energy readings (mostly under 100, many under 50). Winds are generally onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. A few mornings like Thursday, 06 August and Friday, 07 August show some lighter offshore or cross-off winds, but the swell is just too small to bother with.

The first real glimmer of hope appears on Monday morning, 10 August. We see a bump in swell to 4ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 162 (moderate). But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore from the west at 9 mph. For Anglet - VVF (advanced, exposed, fairly consistent) that’s going to make it pretty ragged. The break itself can handle a bit of swell, but with onshore wind, it’ll be lumpy and hard to enjoy. Not a standout, just the first pulse after a long flat spell.

That pulse continues through Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 and 12 August, with similar sizes (3ft to 3ft), but again the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and there’s even some rain showers in the mix. The energy stays moderate (105-112) but the quality isn’t there.

Truth is, there’s no true standout in the next 16 days. The best on offer is that Monday, 10 August morning, but only if you’re desperate to get wet and can handle onshore chop. It’s a beach-and-reef sort of setup here, and with the wind howling, it might actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The rest of the period remains small and weak, with energy dropping right back down.

Don’t hold your breath. Sometimes it goes like this. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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