Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Anglet – VVF. It's a bit of a slow start, but there's some real quality waiting for us if we're patient.

Right now, we're in a flat spell. Thursday the 27th is a total write-off with tiny 1 ft swell and no energy. You’re better off waxing your board for next week. This quiet patch stretches through Friday, with some bumpy 5 ft windswell coming in, but the wind is messy and the energy is weak (229-213). Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope hits Saturday morning the 29th. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the WNW, but more importantly, the wind swings light easterly and goes glassy. The energy jumps to a moderate 469, and the surf is labeled as good. This is your window if you're an advanced surfer looking for a clean, fun session before the afternoon wind messes it up. It’s a little punchy, so maybe not one for the groms.

But the standout, the one I’m genuinely excited about, is Sunday morning, the 30th of August. This is the pick of the forecast. We’ve got a clean 6 ft NW groundswell rolling in with a nice 11-second period. The energy is strong at 836, and with light offshore easterly wind, it’s going to be glassy perfection. This is advanced territory at that size, but for those who can handle it, this is as good as it gets. Just be aware the crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get there early.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st are a mixed bag. Monday morning is onshore slop, but Tuesday morning the 1st of September offers another chance with 5 ft of NW swell and glassy conditions, energy at 384. It’s good, clean, and much more manageable, but not as powerful as Sunday.

After that, the second week fades a bit. We get a pulse of longer-period swell (11 seconds) on the morning of Saturday the 5th of September, with 3 ft and clean conditions, but it's small. Then there's a bigger, more powerful swell showing up on the morning of Friday the 11th of September: 8 ft from the WNW with a very strong energy reading of 828. That’s expert-only territory, and the onshore wind is a worry, making it a bit of a gamble. Keep an eye on that one, but don't book the trip yet.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Sunday morning, the 30th of August, for powerful, clean waves. Saturday morning the 29th and Tuesday morning the 1st of September are solid backup options. The rest of the window is small, bumpy, or too far out to call with confidence.

Rusty.

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