Anglet - VVF Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty darn flat and mushy for our stretch of coast. This isn’t a time for heroics; it’s a time for patience.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, if I’m honest. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind messing things up. There’s a real dry spell at the start, with nothing worth paddling out for until the morning of Thursday the 6th, and even then, it’s barely a ripple. The real story is a long, slow grind with very few windows of opportunity.

Looking at the bigger picture for the first week, it’s all pretty sad. There’s a tiny pulse of energy on Thursday morning the 6th, but it’s weak. We are talking about a combined energy of only 125, which is just moderate at best, and the swell is a pathetic 3ft. That’s not doing anything for anyone. The conditions are glassy though, which is the only highlight. The wind will be light from the east, making it clean, but there’s just nothing behind it. That’s more of a “check it if you’re desperate” kind of day, not a “call in sick” day.

The following week gets a little more interesting, but it’s still not classic. Our standout, if we can call it that, looks like the morning of Saturday the 15th. We finally see a bit of size, with the swell pushing 5ft out of the northwest. The energy also jumps up to a moderate 154. But here’s the catch: the wind is going to be light and cross-onshore, which will put some bumps on the face. It’s not going to be glassy, but it might be the most push we see. For a beach break like Anglet - VVF, a longer period is always better, and at 6 seconds, this is just a short-period wind swell. It’ll be lumpy, messy, and probably more fun for the bodyboarders than for a clean tube ride. This one is only for the experienced surfers who don’t mind a bit of a fight; beginners should sit this one out as it’s pushing the limits of what’s manageable.

The water is seriously warm right now, too. We’re looking at 76°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a big deal, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home and enjoy the warm water while you can, even if the surf is lacking.

Honestly, there are long gaps here where you won’t miss anything. The early part of the run, from now until the 6th, is a total write-off. Then there’s another flat spell from the 12th to the 14th. The forecast for the period beyond the 16th is still pretty weak, with nothing that screams “go.” Keep your board handy, but don’t be afraid to do something else with your time. As always, forecasts can change, so don't lose hope. But for now, this is a waiting game.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

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