
Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - VVF surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - VVF over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for us.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. For the first ten days or so, from Wednesday the 12th right through to the 21st of August, the surf is just a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell with hardly any energy behind it (the combined energy is mostly in the double digits, like 69 or 62, which is as weak as it gets). On top of that, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, chopping it up. Even when the swell tries to push a little, it’s got a short period, so it’s just mushy and messy. It’s one of those stretches where you’re better off waxing your board and waiting. There’s a solid 10-day gap there with no real recommendations.
The only glimmer of hope comes in the second week. On Saturday the 22nd of August, the morning session at Anglet – VVF shows a bit of life. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the northwest with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 223, so we’re getting some moderate power. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but it’s still marginal. It’s a one-out-of-ten score, but it’s the first sign of anything surfable.
Then we get a couple of real standouts. The mornings of Sunday the 23rd and Wednesday the 26th of August are where it’s at. On Sunday the 23rd, we’ve got a 2 ft NW swell, but with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE or NE. That’s clean, peeling waves. The energy is low (95), but the quality of the wave face will be there. For a similar setup, Wednesday the 26th of August morning delivers a 3 ft NW swell, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s even better, and the energy is up to 112. It’s clean, surfable, and a real treat after the drought.
But the absolute standout is the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. This is the one. The wind goes dead calm, glassy. The swell is 3 ft from the NW with a longer period of 11 seconds, giving it some real push and shape. The combined energy is 219 – that’s moderate, solid energy. This is a proper morning for a surf. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep in mind, for the later standouts like the 26th and 27th, we’re well over a week out, so the forecasts are promising but not set in stone. Still, for a stretch that’s been mostly dead, those two days – especially the 27th – are the ones to pencil in.
Stay patient, and see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 34 | 28 | 50 | 32 | 93 | 111 | 74 | 66 | 71 | 49 | 94 | 109 | 227 | 141 | 86 | 73 | 55 | 38 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:12PM4.27m | 5:40AM4.05m | 5:57PM4.39m | 6:22AM4.10m | 6:39PM4.40m | 7:02AM4.07m | 7:19PM4.31m | 7:41AM3.97m | 7:59PM4.13m | 8:19AM3.81m | 8:38PM3.88m | 8:59AM3.62m | 9:20PM3.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM0.96m | 11:51PM0.67m | 12:04PM0.81m | 00:34AM0.60m | 12:45PM0.75m | 1:14AM0.63m | 1:25PM0.77m | 1:53AM0.75m | 2:03PM0.89m | 2:30AM0.94m | 2:42PM1.07m | 3:07AM1.18m | 3:22PM1.29m | 3:46AM1.43m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
57 | 28 | 28 | 50 | 32 | 93 | 111 | 74 | 66 | 28 | 47 | 94 | 109 | 227 | 141 | 86 | 73 | 55 | 38 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
12 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 11 | 26 | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 202 | 40 | 7 | 92 | 25 | 142 | 592 | 55 | 92 | 202 | 0 | 142 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 455 | 55 | 202 | 630 | 380 |
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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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