Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,088 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. 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 | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real. I’ve had a good look at the charts for the next 16 days, and honestly, there’s nothing good to surf here. The whole run is a write-off, and I’ll walk you through it.
The first possible surf is on Wednesday, August 26th, but it’s poor. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the south at 14 seconds, but the wind is a cross-on 12 mph from the SSE, making it a choppy mess. The combined energy is moderate at 694, but it doesn’t matter. It’s a write-off. Water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
Thursday, August 27th, we get a bit more size, up to 5 ft, but the wind is onshore from the SE at 16 mph. The swell period drops to a short, weak 6 seconds, which is just junk. The afternoon is a cross-on 5 ft with an 8-second period. Still no good.
Friday, August 28th, the swell direction swings to the SSW with a long 19-second period, but the height is only 3 ft. The energy jumps to 821 (moderate), but with onshore wind, it’s unsurfable. The afternoon sees 3 ft at 19 seconds, still onshore.
Saturday, August 29th, the wind howls onshore at 22-25 mph from the SE. Swell hits 5 ft-5 ft with a very long 18-17 second period, and the energy is strong (2298-2469). This is a gale-force mess. It’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Sunday, August 30th, continues with strong onshore wind (22-25 mph). The morning has 4 ft at 16 seconds, but the afternoon jumps to 7 ft with a short 8-second period. The energy is moderate to strong (1256-1739), but the wind is howling.
From Monday, August 31st, through to Saturday, September 5th, it’s a relentless run of onshore wind from the SE or SSE at 19-22 mph. Swell sizes range from 6 ft up to 10 ft. The periods are mostly short (8-11 seconds), but some days have that long-period groundswell. The energy is consistently strong (918-2400). It’s all blown out. Over 8 ft in those conditions is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s poor quality.
By Sunday, September 6th, the swell drops to 5 ft-5 ft, still onshore, and the energy weakens. It stays like this, with onshore wind and declining swell, all the way through to Wednesday, September 10th. The last few days show a tiny 3 ft-3 ft with a long 17-16 second period, but with onshore wind, it’s still flat and messy.
There is a 16-day blank here. Every single session is rated poor. The only break on offer is Anse Bougainville, a reef break that is consistent, but with constant onshore winds, it’s not even worth paddling out. The optimum swell direction is SE, but the wind is tearing from the same quadrant, ruining it.
In short, lock the board away. This is a total washout for the whole 16 days. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
232 | 167 | 141 | 287 | 176 | 502 | 744 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1149 | 847 | 635 | 1086 | 2088 | 1968 | 1567 | 1939 | 1575 | 1100 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.30m | 4:37AM0.98m | 4:32PM1.35m | 5:03AM1.10m | 5:02PM1.37m | 5:30AM1.22m | 5:31PM1.35m | 5:58AM1.31m | 6:00PM1.29m | 6:27AM1.38m | 6:30PM1.21m | 6:59AM1.41m | 7:01PM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.10m | 10:49AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.04m | 12:00PM0.14m | 00:10AM0.04m | 12:37PM0.15m | 00:34AM0.05m | 1:16PM0.18m | 1:00AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 10 |
232 | 158 | 47 | 60 | 176 | 502 | 202 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1149 | 847 | 596 | 522 | — | 432 | 195 | 145 | 90 | 231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 16 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 19 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 |
175 | 9 | 106 | 78 | 101 | 51 | 744 | 23 | 40 | 116 | 177 | 106 | 25 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 125 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | ESE 15 | S 22 | SSW 21 | S 12 | S 12 | S 6 | S 11 | — | — | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 |
76 | 21 | 9 | 42 | 106 | 96 | 40 | 59 | — | — | 54 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
211 | 167 | 141 | 287 | — | 172 | — | 396 | 941 | 964 | 692 | 735 | 635 | 1086 | 2088 | 1968 | 1567 | 1939 | 1575 | 1100 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1716 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1802 | 1797 | 1797 | 1791 | 1797 | 1745 | 1745 |
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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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