
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse Bougainville this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Anse Bougainville in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Well, grab a seat, 'cause I gotta be straight with ya – this one's a tough pill to swallow. Looking at Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days, and honestly, it's a write-off. There's not a single moment I'd recommend paddling out.
The whole period kicks off with a bit of a pulse, but it's all bad news from the get-go. Starting Monday the 6th of July, we've got a 8ft SE swell rolling in with a 9-second period, but it's being absolutely hammered by a 22 mph onshore wind. The water's sitting at a warm 80°F, about normal for this time of year, but that's the only thing that's not working against us. The combined energy is moderate, sitting around 817, but it doesn't matter when it's that ugly.
This pattern just doesn't let up. Through Tuesday and Wednesday the 7th and 8th, the swell stays solid – between 6ft and 8ft – but those winds swing cross-onshore and the period drops to 8 seconds. The reports are calling it "messy," "choppy," and "lumpy," and I can't argue. It's not surfable.
From Thursday the 9th all the way through to the end of the first week, the swell drops a little, settling around 4ft to 6ft from the SSE and S, with periods stretching to 10 seconds. But the wind? Still onshore at 12 to 16 mph. Combined energy stays moderate, between 500 and 640, but there's just no quality to grab onto. It's all "poor surf conditions."
Heading into the second week, starting Monday the 13th, there's a bit more energy, especially on the 16th of July with a 8ft SE swell and combined energy hitting 930, but that onshore wind is still 19 mph. Then on Friday the 17th, a very long-period 16-second swell shows up from the S and SSW, energy jumping to 968 and 991, but it's still onshore at 16-19 mph. That's a heartbreaking combo – all that potential, just blown out. For a reef break like this, a long period swell would normally be magic, but not with that wind.
The very end of the window, around the 20th and 21st of July, we see the biggest energy of the whole forecast: 1055, 1018, and even a massive 2017 on the 21st with a 16-second S swell. But it's the same story – onshore winds, 19-22 mph. That 2017 energy reading is off the charts, strong wave energy, but it's completely wasted.
So here's the bottom line: there are zero good surf options in this 16-day stretch for Anse Bougainville. The wind is relentless from the wrong direction, and while there's plenty of swell energy, it never lines up. This kind of blank run happens here; when the trade winds lock in from the SSE and SE, it can be a long, frustrating wait. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I'd leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
745 | 644 | 753 | 824 | 536 | 511 | 392 | 396 | 283 | 372 | 439 | 569 | 504 | 500 | 468 | 394 | 342 | 288 | 283 | 293 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:27PM1.09m | 9:35AM1.11m | 9:11PM0.96m | 10:28AM1.17m | 10:07PM0.83m | 11:30AM1.22m | 11:23PM0.72m | 12:39PM1.30m | 00:58AM0.66m | 1:48PM1.38m | 2:24AM0.67m | 2:51PM1.48m | 3:31AM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.45m | 2:58AM0.21m | 3:40PM0.48m | 3:34AM0.24m | 5:00PM0.49m | 4:18AM0.26m | 6:33PM0.44m | 5:16AM0.28m | 7:59PM0.35m | 6:27AM0.27m | 9:07PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.24m | 10:02PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 |
63 | 190 | 45 | 70 | 144 | 132 | 135 | 116 | 283 | 372 | 439 | 569 | 504 | 500 | 468 | 394 | 342 | 288 | 283 | 293 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | N 11 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | — |
9 | 33 | 32 | 2 | 62 | 110 | 161 | 261 | 222 | 79 | 113 | 105 | 111 | 140 | 180 | 173 | 137 | 149 | 156 | 92 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | N 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | — | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | — |
— | 48 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 19 | 24 | 106 | 24 | 18 | 17 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 60 | 87 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
745 | 644 | 753 | 824 | 536 | 511 | 392 | 396 | 217 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | 573 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1706 | 1791 | 1788 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Anse Bougainville Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anse Bougainville provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anse Bougainville can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anse Bougainville surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anse Bougainville) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anse Bougainville may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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