
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,491 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
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 the menu for the next 16 days at Anse Bougainville.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s going to be a tough stretch. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there are no decent surf windows to get excited about. The wind is locked in from the southeast, blowing straight onshore, and it barely lets up. The first few days are a write-off, and the pattern just doesn't shift. This is one of those blank runs that feels like it’s never going to end. For a reef break that likes a clean SE swell, seeing that constant onshore wind is a real kick in the teeth.
Starting off from August 1st, we’ve got rain showers and a stiff SE wind at 19 mph. The swell is a messy 4 ft with a short 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 422. It’s just poor. The afternoon is a little bigger at 5 ft but still onshore. This repeats through Sunday and Monday – the wind is relentless, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The water temp is about average for the time of year, no real anomaly to speak of.
Midweek around August 4th and 5th, the swell bumps up a bit. We see 8 ft on Tuesday morning with a strong 1079 combined energy, but it’s still blown out by a 19 mph SE wind. That’s chest-to-head high, but it’s a washing machine. The period is still short at 9 seconds, so no real power or shape. For a reef break, this is just ugly.
The second week rolls in, and it’s more of the same. From August 6th through the 16th, the swell stays solid, often 8 ft to 8 ft, with combined energy hitting 1509 on the 6th – that’s a lot of energy, but it’s all directed straight into the wind. The wind is a fresh breeze from the SE or SSE, 19 to 22 mph, and it’s onshore every single day. The period stays around 9-10 seconds, so it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. There’s no standout, no hidden gem. The best you can do is watch the wind forecast and pray for a shift, but right now, it’s a hard pass.
If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might actually look interesting with that consistent onshore wind and solid swell, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Stay patient, mates. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
182 | 253 | 387 | 329 | 254 | 217 | 321 | 201 | 283 | 333 | 853 | 508 | 351 | 540 | 734 | 727 | 1489 | 1210 | 968 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:31AM1.10m | 6:25PM1.35m | 7:02AM1.17m | 6:55PM1.27m | 7:34AM1.22m | 7:25PM1.17m | 8:09AM1.25m | 7:58PM1.05m | 8:50AM1.26m | 8:36PM0.91m | 9:41AM1.25m | 9:23PM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.07m | 12:14PM0.25m | 00:53AM0.07m | 12:52PM0.27m | 1:17AM0.09m | 1:32PM0.30m | 1:42AM0.11m | 2:18PM0.34m | 2:09AM0.14m | 3:13PM0.40m | 2:41AM0.19m | 4:27PM0.45m | 3:23AM0.24m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | S 16 | ESE 9 | S 17 | S 15 | S 20 | E 9 | ESE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 10 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 |
100 | 100 | 98 | 177 | 120 | 194 | 188 | 66 | 283 | 121 | 186 | 198 | 180 | 81 | 41 | 727 | 14 | 24 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | S 18 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | S 18 | ESE 9 | S 21 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | S 18 | N 11 | S 12 |
55 | 41 | 28 | 92 | 225 | 141 | 12 | 162 | 66 | 81 | 40 | 171 | 150 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | S 17 | SE 16 | SSW 14 | S 24 | S 10 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 17 | E 16 | SW 7 | N 11 | — | E 16 |
24 | 28 | 43 | 55 | — | 217 | 10 | 69 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 39 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
182 | 253 | 387 | 329 | 254 | — | 321 | 201 | 196 | 333 | 853 | 508 | 351 | 540 | 734 | — | 1489 | 1210 | 968 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1745 | 1745 | 7 | 1745 | 7 | 1797 | 1797 | 7 | 7 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 7 | 1745 | 1745 | 1745 | 1797 | 1791 |
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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).
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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