
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,403 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Anse Bougainville for the next 16 days. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it — it’s a rough road ahead. This is a reef break, intermediate level, consistent, but the wind gods are against us. The water’s at 82°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the dip is comfortable.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the 16th of August. That Sunday morning, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE, period at 9 seconds, wind is light from the SE at 9 mph, so it’s onshore but light. The combined energy is moderate (851). The catch is the forecast says it’s marginal, with questionable tide conditions. The afternoon looks a bit better with lighter wind at 6 mph, but the swell drops to 4ft. It’s not great, but it’s the closest thing to a window.
From the 3rd through to the 16th, it’s a long, dry gap. The wind is hammering from the SE, mostly 16 to 22 mph, onshore every time, and the surf quality is consistently poor. Swells range from 2ft to 8ft, but with that wind, it’s just lumpy and choppy. On the 6th, we see a bigger 8ft swell from the SE at 10 seconds, but the wind is 22 mph onshore — that’s a total mess, and the combined energy is strong (1423), but it’s more of a washing machine than a wave.
The 17th and 18th of August offer a little more hope, but it’s still marginal. On the 17th, a 3ft swell from the S, with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1126), but the wind is cross-onshore from the E at 12 mph, making it choppy. That long period groundswell might wrap into the reef, but with the wind against it, I wouldn’t hold my breath. The 18th is similar, smaller and weaker.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The best on offer is probably the 16th of August, Sunday morning, with that 5ft SSE swell and light wind, but even then, it’s a gamble. The combination of persistent onshore wind and poor surf conditions means the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period. It’s a tough run, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
283 | 136 | 721 | 734 | 377 | 308 | 450 | 531 | 1403 | 1162 | 851 | 833 | 833 | 1235 | 1092 | 964 | 929 | 851 | 876 | 840 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:25PM1.17m | 8:09AM1.25m | 7:58PM1.05m | 8:50AM1.26m | 8:36PM0.91m | 9:41AM1.25m | 9:23PM0.76m | 10:48AM1.23m | 10:40PM0.63m | 12:13PM1.24m | 00:49AM0.59m | 1:40PM1.30m | 2:34AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:42AM0.11m | 2:18PM0.34m | 2:09AM0.14m | 3:13PM0.40m | 2:41AM0.19m | 4:27PM0.45m | 3:23AM0.24m | 6:12PM0.45m | 4:26AM0.30m | 8:00PM0.38m | 6:03AM0.34m | 9:09PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | S 20 | S 19 | ESE 9 | E 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 18 |
140 | 86 | 186 | 173 | 243 | 144 | 41 | 37 | 14 | 34 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 98 | 146 | 128 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 17 | S 17 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | S 15 | S 25 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 19 |
66 | 122 | 40 | 39 | 150 | 80 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 48 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 21 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | S 13 | SW 8 | E 16 | — | — | N 11 | E 16 | E 16 | — | — | S 26 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 |
283 | 81 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
— | 136 | 721 | 734 | 377 | 308 | 450 | 531 | 1403 | 1162 | 851 | 833 | 833 | 1235 | 1092 | 964 | 929 | 851 | 876 | 840 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1745 | 1791 | 1797 | 1745 | 1756 | 1797 | 1745 | 1791 | 1797 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 |
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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).
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