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Next to nothing in the water. Check back tomorrow. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Strong onshore blowing everything out. Give it a miss.
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Anglet encompasses a series of dynamic beach breaks situated along the Atlantic coast of south-western France, separated by engineered stone jetties. The seafloor consists entirely of highly mobile, compacted silica sandbanks that are continuously reconfigured by tidal currents and winter storms. This shifting bathymetry produces numerous A-frame peaks, offering both left and right-hand peeling waves. The breaks capture a wide swell window, but function optimally on medium-sized westerly or north-westerly groundswells. An easterly offshore wind is essential to counteract the frequently turbulent Atlantic surface conditions and steepen the wave faces. The stone groynes help structure the sandbars, creating predictable take-off zones and occasional hollow sections. Due to the forgiving nature of the sandy bottom and the variety of peaks, Anglet suits a wide spectrum of surfers, from intermediates seeking manageable walls to advanced riders exploiting the steeper, dredging sections at lower tides. The waves are powerful but lack the concentrated, singular violence of nearby Hossegor, making it a highly consistent and versatile training ground for progressive surfing.
Heads up: jellyfish: peak season, and rip risk elevated.
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The air here is 55% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 09:12
Moderate water clarity: ~4m visibility
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The best week for surf at Anglet is the week of 23 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
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Anglet is a string of beach breaks between Biarritz and Bayonne on the French Basque coast. The beaches (Cavaliers, Corsaires, Marinella and others) face west-northwest into the Atlantic. Each has its own character but all produce consistent, quality beach break waves with defined banks. The coastline is backed by low cliffs and pine forests. Less glamorous than Biarritz but often better waves.
Picks up any westerly Atlantic swell. An easterly offshore wind provides clean conditions. Works on all tides. Consistent year-round but best from September through May. The 3-6ft range produces quality peaks. Handles more size than Biarritz due to deeper water and more exposed position.
Each beach has distinct banks. Les Cavaliers is the most powerful section. Marinella is gentler. Walk the cliff path between beaches to spot the best peaks. Multiple options mean you can always find something matching your level.
Powerful rip currents on bigger days. Les Cavaliers can be genuinely heavy at 6ft+. Rocky outcrops between the beaches. Strong shore drift on bigger swells. Lifeguards patrol in summer only.
Multiple car parks serving each beach. Short walks down paths to the sand. Well-maintained access. Facilities at each main beach including cafes and toilets.
Busy in summer, moderate in autumn/spring. Less crowded than Hossegor or Biarritz for similar quality waves. The spread of beaches disperses people. Dawn patrol is reliably quiet.
Anglet is the local's alternative to Biarritz and Hossegor. Similar waves, fewer people, less attitude. Les Cavaliers is a serious wave on bigger days. The cliff path between beaches makes it easy to check multiple spots in minutes. Post-surf, the Basque cuisine in Bayonne (10 minutes) is exceptional.
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Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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Conditions at Anglet tend to be best between 07:00 to 10:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 52/100
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