Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
27.0° C
1.5° 

Anse Bougainville surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,516 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 Thursday (Aug 06) 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve gotta level with you. For the next 16 days, it’s a tough stretch here at Anse Bougainville. The swell is there, but the wind and conditions are just not cooperating. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, but the wind is relentless.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a long run of onshore to cross-onshore winds, mostly from the SSE and SE, blowing at 15 mph to 25 mph. That’s going to keep the surface trashy. The swell hangs around from the SE, mostly 4 ft to 8 ft, and the period is short, mostly 8 to 10 seconds. That’s weak, short-period windswell, not the kind of groundswell that gets a reef firing.

The best surf on offer is honestly a non-starter. On Thursday morning, July 30th, the swell is 6 ft from the SE, but the combined energy is only 817 (moderate), and the wind is a cross-on 18 mph. It’s a write-off. The water temp is 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, but you’ll be fighting the chop.

You’ll see the swell size bump up a bit into early August, especially on the 6th and 7th, with 8 ft from the SE and combined energy climbing into the 1200s (strong). But that’s all coming with strong onshore winds of 21 to 25 mph. The waves will be big, but lumpy and blown out. For a reef break, that’s not a good look. For beginners, anything over 5 ft starts to get heavy, and by the time it’s over 8 ft, it’s expert-only territory, but with that wind, even experts will have a hard time.

There’s a small window on the 14th of August where the wind eases to a cross-on 12 mph, but the swell drops to 5 ft and the period is still short. The combined energy is moderate (1137), but “moderate cross-onshore and choppy” is the forecast language, and that’s not a recommendation.

Honestly, with this much onshore wind and short-period swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is consistent, and the swell is there, but it’s not going to be clean for a wave. We’ve got a 16-day stretch with no good surf on offer. Sometimes it’s like that here. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d say leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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1.4
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1.7
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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493
388
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326
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475
781
433
322
669
783
1403
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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25
SSE
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High Tide
5:26PM1.40m
6:01AM1.03m
5:56PM1.39m
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
Low Tide
11:00AM0.25m
00:05AM0.08m
11:37AM0.24m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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