Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,616 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. 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 (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for us at Anse Bougainville. This is a reef break that’s exposed, and it’s usually a consistent spot, but the wind is going to be a real bastard for pretty much the entire 16-day window.
Right now, we’ve got a fresh breeze hammering in from the SSE and SE, blowing directly onshore. That wind is just killing any chance of a clean wave. The water is sitting at about 80°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For Wednesday the 2nd, we’re looking at a 7ft SSE swell but with that onshore 19 mph wind, the wave comment is just "poor surf conditions". The combined energy is strong at 1270, but it’s messy and lumpy. That’s the story all day. Thursday the 3rd is more of the same, maybe a little bigger at 8ft, but still with that damn onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms.
Friday the 4th is probably the biggest of this first week, with swell hitting 10ft in the afternoon from the SE and 22 mph winds. That’s expert territory, and with the onshore wind, it'll be a washing machine. Saturday the 5th backs off a touch to 6ft, but the wind doesn't give us a break.
There is a small window of interest around Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. The swell period jumps way up to 16-17 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell. This is normally great news for a reef break like this, because it’ll hold its shape. But the problem is the wind is still 16-19 mph onshore, so even with that long period and a combined energy of 1380 to 1568, the wave quality will be poor. The sets will come with a lot of power, but it'll be blown out and hard to read.
The following week, from the 12th onwards, the wind just refuses to let up. We see more SE swells, around 7ft on the Saturday, but the period drops back to just 8 seconds, which is short-period wind slop. Not the kind of thing you paddle out for.
A bit of a tease on the 16th of September, with another long-period south swell, 19 seconds at 3ft, and combined energy at 1273. That’s a very long period, and on paper it’s perfect for this reef. But again, that SE wind is locked in at 19 mph onshore. It’s just frustrating.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. If I had to pick a moment, the Thursday the 10th morning has the biggest punch of energy (1568) and the longest period from that window, but even then, the wind is wrong. It’s a case of "promising but not for us right now."
Given the consistent onshore wind and the "poor surf conditions" tag on every single record, I’d say this stretch is going to be more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle. Don’t hold your breath. Nothing good on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
919 | 858 | 1207 | 1312 | 734 | 1210 | 1202 | 1462 | 1388 | 540 | 465 | 552 | 343 | 336 | 373 | 627 | 383 | 295 | 313 | 284 | 327 | |
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 | on |
High Tide | 7:34PM0.97m | 8:16AM1.35m | 8:11PM0.83m | 9:08AM1.27m | 9:00PM0.70m | 10:21AM1.20m | 10:37PM0.59m | 12:05PM1.17m | 1:25AM0.63m | 1:41PM1.22m | 2:45AM0.78m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:31AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:00PM0.24m | 1:29AM0.12m | 2:53PM0.33m | 2:02AM0.19m | 4:09PM0.42m | 2:46AM0.28m | 6:09PM0.45m | 4:04AM0.39m | 7:58PM0.37m | 6:24AM0.42m | 8:55PM0.26m | 8:05AM0.35m | 9:34PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 17 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 |
322 | 318 | 2 | 2 | 734 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 394 | 335 | 351 | 197 | 196 | 120 | 18 | 17 | 60 | 135 | 137 | 287 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | S 19 | S 18 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 14 | SSW 20 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
29 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 248 | 87 | 44 | 21 | 8 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | E 16 | S 26 |
2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 106 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 54 | 11 | 5 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
919 | 858 | 1207 | 1312 | 463 | 1210 | 1202 | 1462 | 1388 | 540 | 465 | 552 | 343 | 336 | 373 | 627 | 383 | 295 | 313 | 284 | 327 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1745 | 1797 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1745 | 1797 | 1721 | 7 | 1716 | 1716 | 1721 | 1716 | 7 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1716 | 1791 | 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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