Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the Basque Country has in store for us over the next couple of weeks at Anglet - VVF.

First off, you’re gonna have to be patient. There’s a real dry spell to start. For the first ten days, from Thursday the 13th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, the surf is pretty much a no-go. It’s tiny, messy, and the wind’s all wrong. You’ll see a few knee-high sloppy waves, but nothing that’ll get the heart racing. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly under 100, and a lot of it is just cross-onshore chop. Don’t bother paddling out unless you’re desperate for a float.

Now, hold onto your board, because things change in a big way on Monday the 24th. That morning, the stars align. We’ve got a glassy morning with winds going flat calm, and a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the northwest. The period is a decent 9 seconds, putting the combined energy at a meaty 910. This is proper groundswell energy. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a solid 4° warmer than average for this time of year – feels like a warm bath out there. This is the standout session. For an advanced spot like Anglet, those waves are going to be powerful and lined up. You’ll want to be on your A-game because at 8ft, it’s getting into expert territory.

That Monday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore and the conditions get messy, so the morning window is your golden ticket.

Tuesday the 25th morning also looks promising, with a clean 5ft NW swell, period around 9 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the east. Combined energy sits at 379, so still plenty of push. Crowds can be a thing at Anglet, so you’ll want to get out early.

After that, it fades fast. By Wednesday the 26th, we’re back to small and weak again. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 23rd with a glassy morning and a tiny 1ft wave, but that’s barely a ripple.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. But that Monday the 24th morning? That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Clean, strong, and warm. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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