Anglet - La Petite Madrague Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for our corner of the coast.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the way, but there are some proper sessions to get excited about if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at a balmy 73°, which is a full 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat and you won’t need a thick suit.

The first few days are pretty average, with small, weak swell. Thursday the 10th is the best of a poor bunch early on, with a morning session at Anglet - La Petite Madrague seeing a clean 4ft NW swell, light offshore wind from the ESE, and moderate energy (311). It’s the pick of the first week, but don’t expect anything epic.

From Friday the 11th through to Monday the 16th, it’s mostly small and choppy. The swell drops right off, with heights hovering around 2ft to 2ft and weak energy readings (as low as 59). There’s a brief moment on Monday the 14th morning when it goes dead glassy with a calm wind and a 4ft NW swell (399 energy), but it’s a fleeting window. The onshore winds wreck the afternoons, so your best bet is an early dawny if you’re keen.

Now, hold onto your boards, because Sunday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a solid 7ft NW swell (680 energy) with glassy conditions from a light NE breeze. This is a standout session for competent surfers – it’s got size and it’s clean. However, by the afternoon the swell jumps to 10ft (1174 energy) and the wind goes cross-onshore, tipping the scales into “too big for this break” territory. Monday the 21st is even bigger at 12ft (2262 energy), and with onshore wind, that’s expert-only, heavy water.

The real gold, the one I’d circle on your calendar, is Wednesday the 23rd morning. You’ll get a 7ft NW swell (1004 energy) with glassy conditions and light offshore wind. That’s proper, meaty groundswell with an 11-second period – good shape, plenty of punch. It’s a powerful wave, so it’s best for experienced surfers, but the conditions will be absolutely pristine.

Into the final few days, Thursday the 24th morning offers a really interesting one: a 3ft NW swell but with a *very* long 17-second period (871 energy). That’s a proper long-distance groundswell. It will produce clean, lined-up waves but might close out on the bank. Best for a point or reef, but in the glassy calm it’ll be a beautiful, if tricky, session.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off unless you’re desperate for a paddle. Your two standout windows are Sunday the 20th morning for size and cleanliness, and the absolute best bet is Wednesday the 23rd morning for the perfect combo of solid swell and glassy offshore wind. The water’s warm, so enjoy it while it lasts.

Rusty.

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