Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 20s period, S swell with 1,081 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 1.2m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this is a tough one. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there's really nothing that shapes up as a good day for a paddle. The break, Anse Bougainville, is a reef setup that's supposed to like swell from the SE, and there's plenty of swell on the way, but it's almost always hitting with a nasty onshore wind. For the vast majority of the period, we're looking at a fresh breeze from the SE or SSE blowing straight onshore, wrecking any chance of a clean wave. There’s a long stretch from Thursday the 14th right through to the end of the window on the 27th where conditions look poor. It’s a pretty blank run, but when the trade winds set in like this, it’s not unusual for the area to go quiet.
Starting out, Wednesday the 12th has some swell from the SSE, about 6ft, with a period around 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 967, but the wind is a cross-on from the SSW at 19 mph, so it's messy and lumpy. Not one to get excited about.
Moving into Thursday the 13th, we get a bit more swell energy (1019) and a slightly longer period of 11 seconds. The swell is still 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is a cross-on from the S at 12 mph. It’s still choppy and poor.
Friday the 14th is a little bit of a tease. The wind backs off to a gentle breeze, going onshore from the SSE and SE. The swell drops to 5ft and 5ft, with a long period of 11 seconds. The forecast calls it marginal. With the wind on it like that, it’s tough to recommend. The combined energy is in the moderate range (764 and 637).
From Saturday the 15th onward, it's a real grind. The wind picks back up, the swell gets short and bumpy, or it gets very long-period but blown out. There's a moment on Sunday the 16th where the period jumps to 21 seconds with the swell coming from the south, but the wave energy is high at 1360. The problem is a 22 mph onshore wind, so it’s just a choppy mess. That kind of long-period groundswell breaking straight into a strong headwind is not going to be any fun.
A few days later, like the 24th through the 27th, we see more of those long-period S swells (15-16 seconds) pumping through with combined energy over 1500. But again, the wind is a relentless onshore breeze at 19-22 mph. It’s enough to make you want to check the kite gear instead of the surfboard.
For the first couple of days, the water temperature is sitting around 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you don't need a thick suit, but you'd be fighting a losing battle against the wind.
There is no standout here. No clean waves to chase. The best chance, and it’s a slim one, would have been Friday the 14th morning if that gentle onshore had been just a tiny bit more offshore. As it stands, keep your board in the car and maybe go for a drive.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
850 | 813 | 718 | 572 | 460 | 487 | 436 | 416 | 380 | 531 | 669 | 723 | 1037 | 1021 | 636 | 408 | 418 | 264 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:05AM1.10m | 5:12PM1.52m | 5:44AM1.23m | 5:51PM1.46m | 6:22AM1.32m | 6:26PM1.37m | 6:59AM1.36m | 7:00PM1.24m | 7:35AM1.36m | 7:32PM1.10m | 8:12AM1.30m | 8:03PM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.01m | 10:51AM0.10m | 11:42PM-0.02m | 11:38AM0.09m | 00:14AM-0.03m | 12:23PM0.11m | 00:43AM-0.01m | 1:07PM0.17m | 1:12AM0.04m | 1:49PM0.24m | 1:39AM0.11m | 2:33PM0.33m | 2:06AM0.19m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 11 | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 7 | S 14 |
288 | 813 | 718 | 572 | 460 | 487 | 436 | 416 | 380 | 25 | 354 | 723 | 1037 | 1021 | 636 | 401 | 275 | 242 | 253 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 24 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 9 | S 11 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 16 | S 14 | ESE 9 |
3 | 288 | 293 | 283 | 263 | 206 | 119 | 106 | 104 | 46 | 24 | 45 | 64 | 59 | 88 | 52 | 24 | 264 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | SW 7 | S 15 | S 17 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 11 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 16 | SW 8 | E 9 | ESE 15 |
— | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 59 | 45 | 48 | 26 | 2 | 43 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 8 |
850 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 260 | — | 531 | 669 | 585 | 305 | 316 | 174 | 408 | 418 | — | 278 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1706 | 24 | 60 | 52 | 7 | 7 | 56 | 56 | 1745 | 1716 | 1745 | 1745 | 1716 | 1716 | 1791 | 1716 | 1745 | 1791 | 1745 |
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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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