Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. For the first 16 days, it’s a rough stretch. The forecast is basically a dead zone for a week and a half. The waves are tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the periods are short and weak. The few bumps we get are just messy, with poor surf conditions flagged all the way through. It’s the kind of run that’s more normal for this area when the swell just doesn’t line up. Honestly, it’s a blank run that’s going to test your patience. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a kite surfer’s playground more than a surfer’s.

Finally, there’s a glimmer on the horizon. The best we’ve got is a true standout shaping up later on. We’re looking at Anglet - VVF on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning is where it’s at. It’s only a small, clean 3 ft swell from the NW, but here’s the thing: the wind is glassy, a light offshore breeze that’ll put a real shine on the faces. The water is running at a balmy 77°, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, so it’ll feel like a summer session. The combined swell energy is a moderate 127, which is just enough to get a few fun ones. The break is exposed to the west, so that NW swell will wrap in alright. This is a spot for the advanced crew, and with it being a fairly consistent break, there’s a chance of a few others out there. It’s the only real window of clean surf in the whole outlook, and it’s a proper morning mission.

The rest of the second week looks pretty average. The swell picks up a bit more in size, up to 6 ft and beyond, but the wind stays cross-onshore, making it messy. The combined energy gets into the moderate to strong range (267 to 400), but with that wind, it’s just not going to be pretty. It’s a lot of energy, but no quality. You’d have to be desperate.

Rusty.

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