
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 753 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. 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 | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you, this 16-day window is a tough one for Anse Bougainville. The swell is there, no doubt, but the wind just won’t cooperate. It’s a classic case of “looks good on paper, feels rough in the water.” We’ve got a solid run of SE swell, sometimes pushing into serious size, but it’s mostly pinned by a stiff onshore or cross-onshore breeze. The water is sitting at 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first few days, starting Sunday the 26th of July, are a write-off. You’ve got a 3 ft swell from the ESE with a short 8-second period, but the 16 mph S wind is messing it up. The wave energy is moderate (323 to 366), but with cross-on conditions, it’s just choppy and messy. Monday the 27th sees the swell bump up to 6 ft to 7 ft from the SE, and the energy climbs into the strong range (411 to 851). But the wind swings onshore, gusting to 19 mph, and it’s a full-on “poor surf conditions” call. The period is short on Monday morning (6 seconds) which is just junk.
Tuesday through to the following Sunday, the 28th of July to the 3rd of August, is more of the same. The swell sits between 5 ft and 7 ft, with moderate to strong energy (363 to 889). But the wind is relentless—SE or SSE, 16 to 22 mph, and almost always onshore. There’s a brief moment on Thursday afternoon, the 30th, where the swell drops to 3 ft but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a long groundswell, which would be a dream at a point or reef, but with the wind still onshore at 16 mph, it’s just a frustrating tease. The energy is still strong (821).
Then we hit a quiet patch. Monday the 3rd of August drops to a tiny 2 ft from the S, with a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (552 to 563). This is a classic “long period, no height” situation. It’s not going to break properly. The wind is still onshore.
The surf picks up again from the 4th of August, but the pattern holds. Swell heights from 3 ft to 5 ft, periods from 9 to 10 seconds, energy in the moderate range (304 to 508). The wind is still an onshore or cross-onshore problem.
The real size shows up from the 6th of August. Thursday the 6th sees a 8 ft to 7 ft SE swell, with very strong energy (1277 to 1062). That’s a lot of water moving. But the wind is onshore at 19 mph. This is getting into expert territory size-wise, but the wind is just ruining the shape. The best of the size, but not the quality.
Friday the 7th of August is the biggest of the run. The swell hits 8 ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy is very strong (1406 to 1225). The wind is onshore at 22 mph. That’s a powerful, churning mess. Not for the faint of heart, and honestly, not for anyone who wants a clean wave. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
The final few days, from the 8th to the 10th of August, keep the size up (6 ft to 8 ft) and the energy strong (943 to 1133). The period improves to 10-11 seconds, which is better. But the wind stays onshore or strong cross-onshore at 22 mph. It’s the same story: size, power, but no cleanliness.
The Standout (with a warning): There’s no single day that’s a true winner. The best of the bunch, if you’re desperate, is the swell on the 7th and 8th of August. The energy is huge (over 1000), and the swell is consistent. But the 8 ft size and wind are only for experts. If you’re an experienced surfer who can handle heavy, windy conditions, there might be a few punishing waves. For everyone else? This is a stretch to watch, not to paddle.
We’ve got a solid 16 days of swell, but the wind is the enemy. It’s a long, frustrating run of “poor surf conditions.” Don’t get your hopes up, but keep an eye on the forecasts—things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 140 | 254 | 738 | 275 | 421 | 542 | 519 | 519 | 493 | 449 | 470 | 299 | 363 | 391 | 562 | 464 | 443 | 343 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:51AM0.69m | 3:44PM1.27m | 4:28AM0.77m | 4:21PM1.33m | 5:00AM0.85m | 4:55PM1.38m | 5:31AM0.94m | 5:26PM1.40m | 6:01AM1.03m | 5:56PM1.39m | 6:31AM1.10m | 6:25PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.36m | 10:46PM0.19m | 9:41AM0.31m | 11:14PM0.14m | 10:22AM0.27m | 11:40PM0.10m | 11:00AM0.25m | 00:05AM0.08m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:29AM0.07m | 12:14PM0.25m | 00:53AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SSW 14 | S 10 | E 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
140 | 140 | 61 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 151 | 129 | 107 | 273 | 422 | 334 | 190 | 149 | 144 | 90 | 245 | 235 | 177 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | E 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
58 | 56 | 72 | 45 | 144 | 112 | 22 | 25 | 148 | 92 | 71 | 64 | 245 | 209 | 93 | 9 | 55 | 26 | 28 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 23 | N 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | E 16 | WSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 |
57 | 84 | 10 | 2 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 57 | 61 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
91 | 92 | 254 | 738 | 275 | 421 | 542 | 519 | 519 | 493 | 449 | 470 | 299 | 363 | 391 | 562 | 464 | 443 | 343 | 280 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1716 | 1729 | 1729 | 1716 | 1740 | 1729 | 1740 | 1740 | 1745 | 1745 | 1729 | 1729 | 1721 | 1729 | 1752 | 1756 |
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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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