Anglet - La Petite Madrague Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cooking at Anglet - La Petite Madrague.

Alright, to be brutally honest, the next couple of weeks look pretty flat and frustrating for this spot. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with mostly poor conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until the end of the second week.

The water is currently sitting at 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. A solid 5° above the average, so you can definitely leave the thick steamer at home.

The first week is a write-off. From the 7th of August right through, it's all tiny waves, mostly under 2 ft, with a combined energy reading that barely cracks 100 (46), which is super weak. The wind is a problem too, often cross-on or onshore. There is a brief window on the morning of Saturday the 8th, where it goes glassy with 2 ft waves, but the swell is too weak and short-period to do anything with. Sunday the 9th afternoon sees a small bump of energy hitting 101, but it's still puny and choppy. That pattern of small, messy surf just drags on and on.

We finally see a slight pulse of energy arrive on Friday the 14th of August, with the swell pushing up to 3 ft from the WNW, and the energy climbing to 125. Still not great, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a touch better. The wind is still a light cross-on though, so it's going to be a bit bumpy.

But the standout, and the real reason to hold out hope, is Friday the 21st of August. That morning looks like a completely different ballgame. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the NW with a massive combined energy of 475. The wind is forecast to be a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, which should keep the surface clean. The period is a solid 9 seconds, so it's got some punch. This is the one and only true highlight in the entire 16-day window. Keep in mind it's a beach and jetty setup, so that long period is fine. The afternoon on the 21st still has solid 5 ft swell, but the wind swings cross-shore and the conditions look more marginal.

So, there you have it. A whole lot of nothing for a long time, but that Friday the 21st morning is the one to circle on your calendar. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only time we've got anything worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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