Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - VVF surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anglet - VVF this week:
The surf forecast for Anglet - VVF over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anglet - VVF in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - VVF over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Anglet over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the start of this forecast is a write-off. We’ve got a few days of tiny, weak swell with onshore winds, so don’t even bother paddling out until Thursday the 20th of August. That’s when things start to get interesting.
The best window we’ve got lands on Thursday morning, the 20th of August. The water’s running a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice bonus. The swell comes in from the NW at 4ft, with a long period of 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading of 304 (moderate) backs it up. With glassy conditions and a light WSW wind, Anglet - VVF is going to be clean. This is a solid, fun-sized day for advanced surfers. The break is fairly consistent, but keep an eye out for crowds—they can pop up at times.
Friday the 21st sees a bump in size to 5ft from the NW, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are marginal. The energy is up at 475 (moderate), but the quality isn’t there. Saturday the 22nd is a better bet for the morning. Swell drops a touch to 4ft, still from the NW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is 235 (moderate). It’s surfable and clean, but nothing to call your mates about.
Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are small and glassy, with swell around 3ft to 3ft from the NW, but the energy is low (65-89). You’ll get a few foam climbs, but it’s very ordinary.
The next real standout is a long-range call for Saturday the 29th of August. The morning shows a 4ft WNW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and a clean offshore ESE wind at 6 mph. The combined energy sits at 232 (moderate). This is a promising window, but it’s over a week out, so keep the hopes in check. It’s a clean, lined-up morning for the advanced crew at Anglet - VVF.
After that, the swell fades again into early September, with small, weak pulses and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Nothing to write home about.
So, the pick of the bunch is clear: Thursday morning the 20th of August for the best combo of clean conditions and proper groundswell. Saturday the 29th of August is the long-range second look. Don’t waste your time on the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 |
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17 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 83 | 304 | 319 | 400 | 475 | 465 | 384 | 235 | 172 | 153 | 101 | 65 | 77 | 89 | 100 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:59AM3.62m | 9:20PM3.59m | 9:42AM3.41m | 10:09PM3.31m | 10:36AM3.21m | 11:15PM3.07m | 11:53AM3.07m | 00:45AM2.95m | 1:22PM3.07m | 2:08AM3.00m | 2:32PM3.20m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:24PM3.39m | 3:51AM3.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM1.29m | 3:46AM1.43m | 4:06PM1.53m | 4:29AM1.67m | 4:59PM1.75m | 5:25AM1.88m | 6:11PM1.89m | 6:43AM1.99m | 7:47PM1.90m | 8:16AM1.94m | 9:07PM1.76m | 9:24AM1.77m | 9:59PM1.55m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 |
12 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 83 | 304 | 319 | 400 | 475 | 465 | 384 | 235 | 172 | 153 | 101 | 65 | 77 | 89 | 100 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 9 |
17 | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 11 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 |
— | — | 7 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 613 | 521 | 495 | 489 | 48 | 0 | 202 | 142 | 21 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 389 | 548 |
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Information about the Anglet - VVF Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anglet - VVF provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anglet - VVF can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anglet - VVF surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anglet - VVF) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anglet - VVF may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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