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Anglet - La Petite Madrague surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anglet - La Petite Madrague this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Anglet - La Petite Madrague in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - La Petite Madrague over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.
To be honest, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a solid two weeks of junk. From Friday 17 July all the way through to Sunday 26 July, you’re basically better off doing something else. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is weak – most days sitting under 100 (27 to 94). The water is a very unusual 76°F – that’s 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s a nice bath if you’re just floating around.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday 27 July. That morning, we finally see a pulse of proper energy (309) with a 4ft NW swell at 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit bumpy but at least there’s some push. It’s still only a marginal call, though.
Honestly, the standout window is Wednesday 29 July through to Saturday 1 August. The swell starts to get a bit more consistent, with 3ft to 4ft NW groundswell, and the period gets up to 10-12 seconds – that’s proper long-period energy, which means better shaped waves and longer gaps between sets. That’s perfect for a point or reef set-up, but here at Anglet - La Petite Madrague (beach/jetty), the long period can make it break a bit straight. Still, the combined energy is solid, ranging from 201 to 338, so there’s enough grunt.
The best session on paper is Tuesday 28 July morning. The wind goes light offshore from the ENE at 3 mph, and we’ve got 3ft of NW swell (8 seconds) with a clean surface. The wave energy is moderate at 127. It’s not huge, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be the most fun you’ll have all forecast. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get out early.
The long-range stuff from 29 July onward is a bit of a tease – the swell is there, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. It’s promising but not certain. All in all, there’s only one true standout: Tuesday 28 July morning. Make the most of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 47 | 68 | 88 | 161 | 70 | 77 | 98 | 40 | 42 | 59 | 34 | 70 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:44PM4.25m | 8:12AM3.84m | 8:31PM4.09m | 8:58AM3.68m | 9:18PM3.87m | 9:47AM3.51m | 10:10PM3.62m | 10:41AM3.34m | 11:08PM3.38m | 11:43AM3.22m | 00:15AM3.21m | 12:52PM3.17m | 1:26AM3.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM0.86m | 2:22AM0.75m | 2:33PM0.96m | 3:06AM0.93m | 3:17PM1.12m | 3:50AM1.14m | 4:03PM1.31m | 4:36AM1.37m | 4:53PM1.51m | 5:27AM1.58m | 5:51PM1.68m | 6:25AM1.74m | 7:03PM1.77m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 47 | 68 | 88 | 161 | 70 | 77 | 98 | 40 | 42 | 59 | 34 | 70 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NNW 10 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 776 | 1047 | 1150 | 1053 | 703 | 353 | 203 | 27 | 42 | 94 | 23 | 8 | 94 | 24 | 45 | 94 | 27 | 195 | 94 | 27 | |
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