
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 634 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Anse Bougainville over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve got to level with you – this is a tough run. The entire 16-day window is a total write-off for decent surf. From Thursday the 23rd of July all the way through to Friday the 7th of August, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, nothing to get excited about. The wind is a constant problem – mostly onshore from the SSE or SE, often blowing a fresh breeze of 15 to 22 mph, and every now and then it’s cross-onshore, adding lump and chop to the mix. Even when the swell kicks up, the wind spoils it.
The swell itself is a mess. For the first week, you’re looking at a combo of short-period windswell (8 seconds) and some groundswell, but it’s all coming from the SE or SSE, which is actually the direction this reef break wants. Problems is, the wind is from the same direction, so it’s onshore and messy. Heights range from 4 ft to 7 ft, but it’s all junk. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong – you’ll see values like 641 to 1021 – but with the wind state, none of that energy translates to rideable waves.
The water temperature is running at about 81°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s about 3°F above average. Not a big deal for the surf, but it’s nice to know.
Looking further out, into the second week, there’s a bit more size. Around the 3rd and 4th of August, we see swell heights of 8 ft from the SE with a 10-second period, and combined energy up around 1293 to 1423 – that’s strong energy. But again, the wind is still onshore from the SSE or SE at 19 to 22 mph. The waves will be big, but they’ll be blown out, bumpy, and ugly. Over 8 ft, this is only for experts anyway, and with the wind, it’s a no-go.
There’s one brief moment on the 29th of July in the afternoon where the swell direction swings to the SSW and the period jumps to 19 seconds – a very long period groundswell. Combined energy hits 1221. But the swell height is only 3 ft, and the wind is still onshore from the SE. That long-period swell would be better suited to a point or reef, but it’s just too small and the wind’s wrong.
So, bottom line: there’s nothing to chase here. The whole 16-day forecast is a blank. For Anse Bougainville, this kind of run isn’t totally unusual – when the trade winds lock in from the SE, it can stay poor for a while. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off leaving the boards in the car and finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
439 | 443 | 505 | 459 | 454 | 384 | 432 | 368 | 331 | 175 | 171 | 219 | 240 | 372 | 464 | 573 | 604 | 599 | 623 | 627 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.11m | 11:43PM0.62m | 1:02PM1.11m | 1:44AM0.59m | 2:08PM1.14m | 3:04AM0.63m | 3:02PM1.20m | 3:51AM0.69m | 3:44PM1.27m | 4:28AM0.77m | 4:21PM1.33m | 5:00AM0.85m | 4:55PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.49m | 5:20AM0.40m | 8:44PM0.42m | 6:39AM0.43m | 9:38PM0.34m | 7:54AM0.41m | 10:15PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.36m | 10:46PM0.19m | 9:41AM0.31m | 11:14PM0.14m | 10:22AM0.27m | 11:40PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
202 | 208 | 187 | 195 | 173 | 219 | 432 | 144 | 98 | 175 | 171 | 52 | 68 | 47 | 49 | 120 | 109 | 89 | 311 | 627 | 522 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | ESE 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SW 9 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
— | 20 | 43 | 86 | 59 | 26 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 58 | 77 | 56 | 23 | 14 | 146 | 31 | 22 | 12 | 77 | 40 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 12 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | ESE 12 | SE 12 | S 17 | S 11 | SSW 16 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 23 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
— | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | — | 15 | 6 | 24 | 61 | 85 | 41 | 69 | 35 | 8 | 14 | 52 | 10 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
439 | 443 | 505 | 459 | 454 | 384 | 309 | 368 | 331 | 113 | — | 219 | 240 | 372 | 464 | 573 | 604 | 599 | 623 | 545 | 454 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1716 | 1716 | 1716 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1721 | 1729 | 1756 | 1756 | 1745 | 1745 | 1729 | 1721 | 1716 |
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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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