Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 788 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve looked over the numbers for Anse Bougainville, and it’s a tough one to call. The wind is onshore day after day, and the surf quality is just plain poor. There’s nothing in the 16-day window that’s worth a paddle. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 81°, but that’s about the only good thing.
From Friday 21 August through Monday 25 August, we’ve got swell from 5ft to 8ft out of the SE, but the wind is 12 to 22 mph out of the SE and SSE, all onshore. That’s just blown-out, lumpy junk. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 994 on Friday morning, but it’s not doing you any favors.
Tuesday 26 August shows a drop to 3ft with a 14-second period from the S – a long period groundswell. But with the wind still onshore at 19 mph, it’s just a tease. The energy is moderate at 531. Wednesday 27 August has a little swell, but the wind stays on, and the period drops to 7-8 seconds, so it’s weak and short.
Thursday 28 August gets a 2ft swell from the S with an 18-second period, but the wind is a cross-onshore 22 mph. That’s just messy. The energy is moderate at 668.
Now, Saturday 29 August, the wind picks up to 25 mph from the SSE, with a risk of thunderstorms. The swell jumps to 10ft in the afternoon with a 9-second period, and the energy is strong at 2733. That’s too big for beginners, and with that wind, it’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddle session. Same for Sunday 30 August – 6ft swell from the S with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is still onshore at 19 mph. The energy is very strong at 3366, but it’s just not clean.
Monday 31 August through Saturday 5 September keeps the pattern: swell sizes from 5ft to 12ft, mostly SE and SSE, periods from 9 to 11 seconds, but the wind never lets up – onshore at 19 to 22 mph. The energy stays strong, peaking at 3016 on Monday morning, but it’s all for nothing. The wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.”
So, the bottom line is there’s nothing to get excited about. This spot can be consistent, but when the wind blows like this, it’s just a blank run. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 994 | 788 | 660 | 405 | 381 | 482 | 358 | 349 | 358 | 341 | 311 | 291 | 435 | 424 | 337 | 261 | 231 | 260 | 227 | 205 | 403 |
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 | 10:38AM1.04m | 10:11PM0.57m | 12:15PM1.01m | 1:55AM0.55m | 1:49PM1.05m | 3:12AM0.64m | 2:47PM1.14m | 3:44AM0.74m | 3:28PM1.23m | 4:11AM0.86m | 4:01PM1.30m | 4:37AM0.98m | 4:32PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.52m | 3:45AM0.44m | 8:44PM0.45m | 5:53AM0.50m | 9:28PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.47m | 9:56PM0.28m | 8:49AM0.40m | 10:19PM0.20m | 9:34AM0.33m | 10:41PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | S 18 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 181 | 146 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 58 | 151 | 188 | 155 | 158 | 220 | 318 | 261 | 176 | 115 | 227 | 205 | 72 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 24 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | E 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — | E 15 | SE 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 17 | SSW 6 | ESE 17 | ESE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | — | 4 | 10 | 57 | 56 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 19 | 106 | 75 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 23 | S 16 | S 19 | — | — | E 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | ESE 17 | — | SW 8 | E 14 | S 20 | S 19 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 28 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 62 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 994 | 788 | 660 | 405 | 381 | 482 | 358 | 349 | 358 | 341 | 311 | 291 | 435 | 424 | 337 | 229 | 231 | 260 | — | — | 403 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1756 | 1752 | 1716 | 1729 | 1716 | 1706 | 1729 | 1716 | 1716 | 1729 | 1729 | 1716 | 1729 | 1729 | 1721 | 1752 | 1729 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 |
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