
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,175 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 1.5m 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 (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.
To be straight with you, this outlook is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window, but honestly, for most of it, you’d be better off staying on dry land. The setup at Anse Bougainville is a reef break, consistent, and it likes swell from the SE, but the wind gods are not playing ball. For the first two weeks, we’ve got onshore wind almost solidly, which is just going to trash the surface. It’s a classic case of plenty of swell energy, but no quality.
For the first week, from Saturday the 5th right through, it’s a write-off. The swell is there, between 4 ft and 6 ft, with moderate combined energy (values like 645 and 870), but that onshore wind from the SSE and SE, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, is turning it into a messy, blown-out affair. You'll see "risk tstorm" in the mix too, which is no fun. The water is a warm 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say.
Into the second week, things don't change much. We get some bigger pulses, with swell heights pushing 7 ft to 8 ft from the SE, and a few of those swells have a long period (15 to 17 seconds) which usually means groundswell and good shape potential. But again, every single session is marked with "poor surf conditions." The wind stays stiff and onshore, mostly from the SE at 16 to 22 mph, so it's still a windy mess. The combined energy gets strong, hitting 2680 on Thursday the 10th and 1556 on Saturday the 19th, but that power is completely wasted by the wind.
The only glimmer of something different is on the afternoon of Saturday, September 19th. The wind drops a bit to a moderate breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, and we get a 7 ft SE swell with a combined energy of 1556. The comment for that afternoon is "marginal surf forecast." This is the one session in the whole 16 days that isn't a total loss, but it's still onshore. It's a 1 out of 10, and that's the best we've got. The swell direction (SE) matches the break's optimum, but that onshore wind is a killer.
So, there you have it. A long, bleak outlook. The swell is there, but the wind just won't give us a break. If you're an expert, maybe that Saturday the 19th afternoon is worth a look, but keep expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
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598 | 495 | 419 | 329 | 287 | 293 | 489 | 573 | 273 | 277 | 210 | 351 | 522 | 596 | 950 | 1164 | 847 | 499 | 573 | 517 | 717 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:21AM1.20m | 10:37PM0.59m | 12:05PM1.17m | 1:25AM0.63m | 1:41PM1.22m | 2:45AM0.78m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:31AM0.96m | 3:35PM1.37m | 4:10AM1.14m | 4:17PM1.39m | 4:45AM1.29m | 4:54PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09PM0.45m | 4:04AM0.39m | 7:58PM0.37m | 6:24AM0.42m | 8:55PM0.26m | 8:05AM0.35m | 9:34PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.09m | 10:02AM0.15m | 10:37PM0.03m | 10:47AM0.09m | 11:06PM0.00m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSE 10 | S 17 | SE 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
342 | 335 | 248 | 226 | 200 | 293 | 18 | 28 | 94 | 202 | 96 | 351 | 522 | 596 | 247 | 1060 | 847 | 499 | 573 | 517 | 717 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 10 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | S 17 | S 26 | SSW 25 | SSW 24 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 7 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 16 |
4 | 37 | 106 | 87 | 45 | 173 | 8 | 17 | 104 | 58 | 210 | 13 | 62 | 114 | 950 | 1164 | 63 | 318 | 228 | 206 | 245 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 19 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | — | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 11 | — | 28 | 25 | 62 | 71 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
598 | 495 | 419 | 329 | 287 | — | 489 | 573 | 273 | 277 | 204 | 315 | 334 | 293 | — | 385 | 314 | 314 | 240 | 173 | 105 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1729 | 1721 | 7 | 1729 | 7 | 7 | 1706 | 7 | 1741 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 57 | 1797 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 7 |
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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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