Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming. We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up over the next couple of weeks. The pattern starts with a really nice push of groundswell and clean conditions, then it fades off before another bigger swell shows up for the second week.

The standout window is this coming Saturday morning (29th August) through to Sunday morning (30th August). The first call is Anglet - VVF with a solid 6 ft of WNW swell, pushing a healthy 641 units of energy. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s got some form to it, and with the wind glassy from the east, it’s going to be super clean. Expect very good surf conditions for the advanced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

Saturday afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind, so your best bet is to hit it early. Sunday morning (30th August) is another cracker: 5 ft of NW swell, 10-second period, and glassy easterly winds again. Clean, punchy, and fun. The energy is 582, solid and consistent.

Monday and Tuesday mornings (31st August & 1st September) are still worth a paddle. You’re looking at 5 ft and 5 ft of NW swell, still with glassy conditions and a 10-second period. The energy drops a bit (442 down to 384), but the waves are clean and good. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Anglet, so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

After Tuesday morning, the swell really backs off. Wednesday through Friday (2nd-4th September) is a low-energy, flat spell. Swell heights drop under 3 ft, and the energy dips to a weak 35-105. It’s surfable only if you’re desperate. There’s a gap of a few days with nothing exciting.

The next proper window shows up on Saturday morning (5th September). A new pulse of 4 ft NW swell, 10-second period, and offshore wind from the ENE. That’s clean surf with 330 units of energy. Not huge, but fun. Sunday morning (6th September) is similar, with a touch more period (11 seconds) and a gentle offshore breeze from the east. Energy steps up to 445. The longer period here means the waves will have more shape and punch, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach break.

Hold on for the real standout. Wednesday morning (9th September) is the one to circle. A 7 ft NW swell, 11-second period, and a clean offshore from the ESE. The energy is booming at 963, and it’s going to be very good surf. That’s a big swell for the area, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers. The wind will keep it glassy, but the size will be challenging. After that, the swell fades again, with a few smaller, cleaner mornings on the 10th, but nothing that matches that Wednesday peak.

In summary: hit Saturday and Sunday mornings (29th & 30th August) for the start, and then lock in Wednesday morning (9th September) for the biggest, cleanest waves of the run. The in-between days are flat or messy.

Rusty.

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