Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, S swell with 1,437 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here, and I gotta level with you – this forecast for Anse Bougainville is a total bummer. We’re talking a full 16-day run, and I can’t find one single session that’s worth getting wet for. It’s a write-off from start to finish.
From Sunday, August 23rd, all the way through Monday, September 7th, every single time slot is marked as poor surf conditions. That’s a long, empty stretch.
The problem is the wind. We’ve got a persistent onshore breeze, mostly a fresh wind blowing 18 to 22 mph out of the southeast, straight onshore. It’s just messing up any chance of a clean wave. Even when the swell size bumps up, like on August 25th with 7ft of SE swell, that wind is wrecking it. The wave energy gets seriously strong later – check August 29th with combined energy at 2163 – but it’s paired with a strong breeze. That’s a mess, not a surf.
There are a few days with a long-period SSE swell around September 1st, with waves up to 10ft and an 11-second period, and energy reading 2089. But with 18 mph onshore wind again, it’s just not happening. That’s expert territory for size, but with poor conditions, it’s more of a survival drill.
Water temp is about 81°, which is a degree warmer than usual – feels nice, but the surf won’t let you enjoy it.
Honestly, with a beach break getting hammered by strong onshore winds and consistent swell, this whole 16-day window looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The forecast could change, but right now, we’ve got nothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 16 |
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349 | 413 | 403 | 333 | 489 | 504 | 414 | 300 | 264 | 225 | 269 | 373 | 207 | 250 | 383 | 602 | 866 | 1260 | 1437 | 1189 | |
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 | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:12AM0.64m | 2:47PM1.14m | 3:44AM0.74m | 3:28PM1.23m | 4:11AM0.86m | 4:01PM1.30m | 4:37AM0.98m | 4:32PM1.35m | 5:03AM1.10m | 5:02PM1.37m | 5:30AM1.22m | 5:31PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.47m | 9:56PM0.28m | 8:49AM0.40m | 10:19PM0.20m | 9:34AM0.33m | 10:41PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.10m | 10:49AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 19 | SSE 7 | S 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 16 |
26 | 40 | 151 | 188 | 155 | 160 | 217 | 248 | 264 | 176 | 117 | 108 | 176 | 99 | 383 | 181 | 866 | 1260 | 1437 | 1189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSW 18 | — | E 17 | SE 16 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | SE 15 | S 22 | S 13 | S 12 | E 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | ESE 18 | E 8 | SSW 10 |
25 | 33 | — | 6 | 10 | 87 | 55 | 47 | 29 | 29 | 8 | 9 | 81 | 106 | 54 | 602 | 66 | 31 | 144 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 17 | — | SSE 17 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 12 | E 10 | SSE 18 | — | ESE 18 | — |
— | 39 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 11 | — | 59 | 21 | 7 | 41 | 125 | 96 | 67 | 34 | — | 32 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
349 | 413 | 403 | 333 | 489 | 504 | 414 | 300 | 253 | 225 | 269 | 373 | 207 | 250 | 226 | — | 599 | 988 | 759 | 634 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1729 | 1716 | 1716 | 1729 | 1716 | 1716 | 1740 | 1729 | 1721 | 1740 | 7 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1716 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 |
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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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