
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 773 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looking at the forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next couple of weeks, and frankly, it’s a rough one. The whole damn 16-day window is a write-off. There are zero standouts, zero sessions worth paddling out for. This is a full-on blank run for the area, so don't be surprised; sometimes this stretch just goes quiet.
Right from the start on Wednesday, July 15th, we're on the back foot. The wind is hammering straight onshore from the SE at 16 mph, making a mess of the 5ft swell coming from the ESE. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°, about average for the time of year, but you won’t care about that when you’re getting blown off your board. The combined energy is a moderate 686, but with that junk wind, it’s just a washing machine.
Things don't get any better. Thursday the 16th sees the wind pick up even more – a fresh breeze at 22 mph from the SSE, onshore again, trying to push around a 7ft swell. That's getting up there in size, but with the wind, it’s just messy and blown out. The rest of that week and into the next are just more of the same: consistent onshore SE winds, moderate to fresh breeze, with swell hanging between 4ft and 6ft. The energy reads moderate most days, like 348 to 613, but it’s all for nothing with that wind direction. It’s the kind of setup that looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer on a paddle board.
By the time we get to Wednesday, July 22nd, we’re even getting risk of thunderstorms thrown in for good measure. The swell sticks around 5ft to 6ft, but that wind just won't let up.
There is a brief flicker of hope around the 29th and 30th of July. The swell direction swings to the south, and the period gets long – 22 seconds on the 29th morning. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, which at a reef break like Anse Bougainville could be magical if the stars align. The combined energy reads strong, hitting 878 on the 29th afternoon. But the catch? The swell height is tiny, only about 2ft to 3ft. The wind is still onshore and howling. It’s a whisper of what could have been, but on the day, it’s still just poor surf conditions.
So, to sum it up: there is nothing to get excited about here. Don’t bother waxing up for the next two weeks. Sometimes the ocean just says no. We’ll have to wait and see if the forecasts change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
621 | 699 | 336 | 268 | 349 | 200 | 137 | 179 | 280 | 336 | 363 | 275 | 250 | 239 | 260 | 316 | 316 | 289 | 256 | 286 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:02AM1.05m | 6:09PM1.55m | 6:47AM1.14m | 6:50PM1.45m | 7:31AM1.20m | 7:30PM1.32m | 8:16AM1.23m | 8:08PM1.16m | 9:02AM1.22m | 8:46PM1.00m | 9:50AM1.19m | 9:27PM0.85m | 10:44AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:10AM-0.02m | 11:42AM0.11m | 00:47AM-0.02m | 12:34PM0.15m | 1:23AM0.00m | 1:25PM0.22m | 1:58AM0.05m | 2:18PM0.31m | 2:31AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.40m | 3:05AM0.19m | 4:18PM0.47m | 3:40AM0.27m | 5:40PM0.51m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
50 | 102 | 243 | 202 | 34 | 38 | 137 | 106 | 106 | 93 | 181 | 275 | 136 | 80 | 72 | 38 | 20 | 289 | 256 | 286 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 19 | S 14 | SE 16 | S 15 | SSW 10 | SE 14 | SW 8 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
74 | 5 | 89 | 50 | 43 | 58 | 132 | 65 | 27 | 14 | 11 | 157 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 45 | 168 | 187 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 7 | — | SW 6 | S 10 | S 20 | S 14 | S 11 | SW 7 | S 10 | SE 15 | SW 8 | E 14 | SW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 6 | E 15 | E 14 |
2 | 5 | — | 17 | — | 9 | 52 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 61 | 12 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
621 | 699 | 336 | 268 | 349 | 200 | — | 179 | 280 | 336 | 363 | — | 250 | 239 | 260 | 316 | 316 | — | — | — | 166 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1721 | 1721 | 1721 | 7 | 1721 | 1759 | 1709 | 7 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 7 | 1706 | 7 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 7 | 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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