
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,347 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. 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 | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s gonna be a frustrating stretch. This whole 16-day window is just plagued by onshore winds and messy, lumpy surf. For the first few days, it’s a total loss. We’ve got moderate rain and wind out of the SSE at 25 km/h to start, whipping up a stormy 6ft of swell, but the period is a quick 7 seconds, so it’s just a mess. The energy is there at 553, but with that onshore flow, it’s all chop and no shape. Don’t even bother waxing up.
That pattern holds through the 9th and into the 10th. The swell ebbs and flows, sometimes pushing past 5ft, but the wind doesn't let up and the surf report just reads "poor." The period stretches out to 15-16 seconds on the 9th, which is normally music to my ears, but with that constant onshore wind, it just turns into a blown-out, crumbly mess. The energy does get cranking, hitting 1098 on Wednesday afternoon, but it’s working against us.
By the 11th, the period drops back down to 10 seconds, and we see 5-6ft of swell, but again, it’s all onshore. This is a long, ugly gap. From the 8th all the way through the 16th, there isn't a single window of clean surf. We’re looking at fresh breezes from the SE and SSE, just kicking up lumps and bumps every single session. It isn't until the 17th that the wind eases slightly, but the waves are still a mess. The swell is plenty solid, with sets over 7ft on the 14th and 18th, but it’s all for nothing with this wind. And when it’s pushing over 8ft, that’s strictly expert territory, and even they’ll be fighting the washing machine.
The first real sign that things might change comes on the 22nd of September. We finally see the swell ease to around 5ft and the period stretch back out to 10 seconds. The energy has backed off to 593, but the wind is still on it. It's not perfect, not by a long shot, but it’s a hint that this long, blown-out run is finally starting to lose its grip. Still a no-go, but get your gear ready because there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. For now, just keep it on the rack.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
452 | 282 | 210 | 351 | 522 | 604 | 1121 | 1216 | 1147 | 447 | 678 | 625 | 770 | 541 | 467 | 279 | 282 | 519 | 525 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:45AM0.78m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:31AM0.96m | 3:35PM1.37m | 4:10AM1.14m | 4:17PM1.39m | 4:45AM1.29m | 4:54PM1.37m | 5:18AM1.40m | 5:28PM1.32m | 5:50AM1.46m | 6:00PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.35m | 9:34PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.09m | 10:02AM0.15m | 10:37PM0.03m | 10:47AM0.09m | 11:06PM0.00m | 11:28AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.00m | 12:06PM0.06m | 00:01AM0.02m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 12 | 12 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 11 |
104 | 202 | 210 | 351 | 248 | 264 | 1121 | 1216 | 1147 | 447 | 678 | 625 | 770 | 541 | 467 | 279 | 282 | 127 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | S 16 | S 16 | — | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 15 | S 20 | S 12 | S 17 | SSW 12 | S 15 |
12 | 58 | 58 | 40 | 522 | 604 | — | 50 | 24 | 339 | 288 | 157 | 136 | 9 | 8 | 110 | 145 | 48 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 10 | — | W 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | S 13 | — | SE 15 | S 18 | SSW 12 | S 24 | SSW 22 |
12 | 11 | 33 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 33 | — | 6 | 47 | 25 | 25 | 280 | — | 9 | 57 | 50 | 11 | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
452 | 282 | 198 | 314 | — | 198 | 330 | 332 | 322 | 320 | 253 | 172 | — | 196 | 235 | 151 | 185 | 519 | 525 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1788 | 7 | 1797 | 1797 | 7 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1791 | 7 | 1745 | 1729 | 1729 | 7 | 1729 | 7 | 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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