Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks at Anglet - VVF.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty rough with poor surf and onshore winds, so we’re essentially waiting it out. The real window doesn’t open up until Thursday morning, the 10th.

So, Thursday the 10th – that’s the first real chance to get wet. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with an easterly breeze of just 3 mph, which is perfect for a smooth surface. Swell is a manageable 4 ft from the NW with a solid 10-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate at 311, but those clean conditions make it worth a paddle. It’s not huge, but for an advanced spot, it’ll be fun and lined up. The afternoon gets chopped up again, so make the most of the morning.

The first standout is Sunday morning, 13th of September. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean, glassy start again with an easterly breeze. The swell picks up to a proper 5 ft from the NW with a long 13-second period, pushing the combined energy up to a strong 721. That’s groundswell, and at this exposed beach break, it’ll pack a punch with some nice, clean lines. This is more of an expert session, as at 5 ft and with that energy, it’s not one for the learners. The water is running at about 74°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a nice bonus.

Following that, Monday the 14th morning also looks sweet with glassy conditions and a 4 ft NW swell at 12 seconds, energy at 469. Another good morning session, but not quite the standout of Sunday.

As we head into the second week, the consistency drops off a bit. There’s a couple of glassy mornings – Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th – but the swell is smaller, around 3 ft to 3 ft. Energy’s moderate, but the waves will be nothing special. The long-range Sunday the 20th morning has some rain showers and a 3 ft WNW swell at 11 seconds with glassy wind, but it’s a fickle, small one.

After that, from the 21st onward, it gets very quiet. Swell drops below 2 ft with hardly any energy, and that weak window lasts right through to the end of the forecast on the 23rd. There’s a weird spike of energy on the afternoon of the 23rd from a 19-second period swell, but it’s only 2 ft and coming in with a cross-onshore wind, so not worth the effort. That’s a long gap of nothing.

So to wrap it up: sit tight until Thursday the 10th for a clean, small morning. The absolute best session is Sunday the 13th morning – get out there early for clean, strong groundswell. After that, pick off the glassy mornings in the second week if you’re desperate, but it’s mostly small and ordinary.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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