Surf Forecasts:
Anglet - La Petite Madrague surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anglet - La Petite Madrague this week:
The surf forecast for Anglet - La Petite Madrague over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anglet - La Petite Madrague in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anglet - La Petite Madrague over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.
Right off the bat, the start of this period is a bit of a dud. We’ve got a few days of small, weak, messy waves from the 26th to the 28th that just aren't worth paddling out for. The energy is low, with values like 43 and 29, and the conditions are pretty average. It’s a flat start, so hang tight.
Things start to wake up on the morning of Saturday the 29th. That’s our first real chance. Anglet - La Petite Madrague will be seeing a clean 6ft swell from the NW, and with that light offshore wind from the east, it’ll be looking pretty tidy. The combined energy is a solid 470 (moderate). It’s a beach/jetty setup, so those long-period groundswells can make it a bit straight, but this is a decent pulse for a beginner-friendly spot. Crowds are possible here.
Sunday the 30th morning is another glassy window with a 5ft WNW swell. The energy drops a bit to 293, but with no wind, it’ll be clean and fun. Just watch out for the afternoons as the wind shifts onshore and chops it up.
The next standout is the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. Another glassy start with a 4ft WNW swell. The energy is moderate at 272, and it’ll be clean again. These morning sessions are the key.
The real highlight, though, is shaping up for the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September and into Wednesday the 9th. Tuesday morning brings a 5ft NW swell with 469 energy and glassy conditions. Wednesday morning looks even better – a 5ft NW swell, but with zero wind. It’ll be dead calm and glassy, making for some incredibly clean lines.
But the true standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. We’re looking at a 6ft NW swell, a massive 738 combined energy (strong), and completely calm, glassy conditions. That’s a recipe for some of the best surf of the whole forecast. The swell direction from the NW is right in the sweet spot for this break. It’s a little on the bigger side, so it might be a step up for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to chase. Just keep in mind, as a longer-period swell (10 seconds), it might wall up a bit on the beach, but with those conditions, it'll still be a cracker.
For the second week, look for those glassy mornings on the 6th and 8th for clean, smaller waves, and definitely keep an eye on that 10th of September for the big, clean swell.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. Get after it on Saturday the 29th morning and Sunday the 30th morning for some fun, clean waves. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is another good one. But the real highlight is the 10th of September morning – that’s the one you don’t want to miss.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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 kJ | 31 | 36 | 24 | 31 | 17 | 95 | 71 | 134 | 565 | 1359 | 470 | 262 | 244 | 293 | 471 | 341 | 264 | 479 | 354 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:28AM3.53m | 4:41PM3.80m | 5:00AM3.71m | 5:13PM3.98m | 5:31AM3.86m | 5:45PM4.12m | 6:02AM3.97m | 6:16PM4.20m | 6:34AM4.03m | 6:49PM4.23m | 7:07AM4.04m | 7:24PM4.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM1.35m | 10:48AM1.35m | 11:12PM1.16m | 11:21AM1.17m | 11:45PM1.01m | 11:53AM1.02m | 00:16AM0.90m | 12:25PM0.93m | 00:48AM0.85m | 12:57PM0.89m | 1:20AM0.86m | 1:31PM0.92m | 1:54AM0.94m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 8:53 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 36 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 95 | 71 | 134 | — | 1359 | 470 | 262 | 244 | 293 | 471 | 341 | — | 479 | 354 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | W 6 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | 7 | 5 | 31 | 5 | — | 5 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 565 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 264 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 119 | 12 | 294 | 23 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 1 |
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