Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks at Anglet - VVF.

Straight up, the forecast is a bit of a slow burner. The first few days are flat and messy, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet. We’ve got a big run of poor conditions with tiny, weak swells and funky winds. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are a total write-off – we’re looking at ankle-snappers with combined energy of just 25 to 53, which is barely a ripple. Thursday morning the 27th goes glassy, but with a 1 ft swell from the NW at 8 seconds, it’s just not enough to get excited about.

Friday the 28th is where things start to change, but not for the better if you’re on a paddle board. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the WNW, and the combined energy hits 365, then 475 in the afternoon. That’s moderate power, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. Honestly, that sets up better for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.

Saturday the 29th is the first proper glimmer of hope. Early morning, we’ve got a clean 5 ft NW swell with light east winds (3 mph) blowing offshore. The combined energy is a solid 388, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is your window for fun, clean waves. But don’t sleep in – the afternoon goes cross-shore and the quality drops off a cliff.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are a mixed bag. Sunday morning has a 4 ft swell but onshore wind, so it’s choppy again. Monday sees a similar story, though the afternoon of the 31st has a 4 ft NW swell with 10-second period and combined energy of 355, but the northwesterly cross-onshore wind will mess it up.

Now, the standout window is Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning is the best of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 6 ft NW swell (10-second period) with an offshore easterly breeze at just 6 mph. The combined energy is a strong 628. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is solid but not too big for advanced surfers. It’s a groundswell from the northwest, which is good for this exposed beach, though the long period can make it a bit straight at times.

The following week drops off again. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are all cross-onshore and choppy. There’s a tiny, glassy window on Saturday the 5th of September with a 3 ft NW swell and 101 combined energy, but it’s basically flat. Then Sunday the 6th brings a decent pulse – a 5 ft NW swell with a long 11-second period and combined energy of 558 – but it’s raining and onshore, so it’s a lost cause.

Monday the 7th of September looks promising again. Morning glass conditions with a clean 4 ft NW swell (10-second period) and combined energy of 266. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” Another good call for a dawny.

Now, Tuesday the 8th of September is a weird one. The morning shows a massive 13 ft WNW swell with a combined energy of 3476 – that’s very strong! But the report says it’s “too big for this break.” That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s likely a washing machine. Stick to watching that one from the beach.

Wednesday the 9th fades out with a 6 ft NW swell in the afternoon, but onshore winds keep it marginal.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Saturday morning the 29th of August for a clean, fun session, and Tuesday morning the 1st of September for the best quality swell of the whole stretch. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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