Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
26.8° C
1.1° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 542 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch.

The overall pattern is a long, frustrating run of onshore winds and messy conditions. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first real chance for a wave doesn't kick in until July 17th, and even then, it's a battle.

We start on Friday, July 17th, with Anse Bougainville. It's a consistent reef break, set up for a southeasterly swell, and the swell direction is bang on. But the wind is a killer. We've got a strong, onshore breeze from the SSE at 12 mph, and it's blowing straight onto the shore. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, but the combined energy is weak, sitting at 328. The water temp is about average for the season here. It's just not worth paddling out; the report calls it "poor surf conditions" and I'm not arguing.

The weekend doesn't bring any relief. Saturday, July 18th, the wind picks up to 19 mph, still onshore, with the swell just a touch bigger at 5 ft. The energy is still moderate at 368. It's a write-off.

Sunday, July 19th, the swell energy climbs to 501, but it's all for nothing. The wind is still a moderate breeze right onshore. The waves are just going to be a mess.

This pattern of onshore wind and average, short-period swell continues day after day. We see the swell height climb to 6 ft on Wednesday, July 22nd, and the energy is building into the 607 to 666 range, but it's all wind-affected slop. For a beginner, the 4 ft to 5 ft days are doable swell-wise, but the wind is just too strong. For anyone else, it's a no-go. The wind stays a constant onshore or cross-onshore, making everything lumpy and choppy.

The only standout, and I use the term loosely, is a weird moment on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning session shows a tiny 2 ft swell, but it's from the south with a very long period of 22 seconds. That's a proper groundswell in the mix. The combined energy is high at 853, but on a beach break, that long period will likely make it break too straight and close out. Plus, the wind is still onshore at 12 mph. It's a cruel tease of what could be if the wind ever turned.

The last week of the run is a bit of a wash. The wind stays onshore, and the swell is mixed. By the end of the first week of August, the conditions are still poor. There is no real highlight here. The best advice I can give is to keep an eye on the charts, because this kind of blank run can't last forever. For now, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that consistent onshore breeze.

Stay tuned, and keep your stick dry.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
10:18PM0.72m
Low Tide
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
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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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