Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,698 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. 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 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for Anse Bougainville. This is a reef break, good for intermediate surfers, and it breaks pretty consistently. Water temp is about 80°F, which is pretty standard for the season.
Staring at the whole 16 days, it’s a rough looking stretch. The swell is there, but the wind is the enemy. Almost every day has that onshore or cross-onshore breeze, and it’s blowing hard from the southeast. The waves are around, but they’re just not clean.
We kick off on Wednesday the 26th. There’s some knee-to-waist high waves, about 3ft, coming from the south with a long 14-second period, giving us moderate energy (530). But the wind is a solid 15 mph from the SSE, right onshore, and it’s just messy. The water is a normal 80°F, but the conditions are poor.
Thursday the 27th sees a bump in size to about 5ft from the SE, but the period drops to 8 seconds, which is short and weak. The wind is still onshore, 15 mph in the morning, easing a bit to 12 mph in the afternoon but swinging cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not worth it.
Friday the 28th is a bit of a tease. The swell drops back to 3ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (719 in the morning, 919 in the afternoon). The wind is still onshore, though. That long period stuff is better on a point or reef, but with the wind howling onshore, it’s a waste.
The weekend into next week is a battle. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have 4ft to 5ft of swell from the south, but the wind is a strong 22 mph onshore. The energy is strong (over 2000 on Saturday), but it’s just blown out.
Then it gets serious. From Monday the 31st of August right through to Friday the 4th of September, we’re talking solid, powerful swell. It’s 8ft to 11ft, mostly from the SSE and SE, with periods around 10 seconds. That’s big, heavy stuff – only for the real experts. The energy is strong to very strong, hitting 2291 on the 4th. But same story: the wind is a relentless 18-22 mph from the south-east, onshore. It’s huge, but it’s a washing machine. Honestly, with that much swell and strong onshore wind at a reef, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a surfboard.
The second week, from the 5th of September onwards, the swell drops a bit, back to 6ft to 8ft, but the wind is still a problem. The wind swings cross-onshore on the 5th, making it lumpy, and it stays onshore for the rest of the run. The energy is moderate to strong, but the quality just isn’t there.
There is no standout session here. The wind is the deal-breaker almost every single day. It’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. Sometimes it’s like this – the swell shows up, but the wind doesn't play ball. You’d be hard-pressed to find a good window for a clean wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 14 | S 14 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 232 | 189 | 248 | 216 | 176 | 502 | 744 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1149 | 858 | 715 | 1194 | 1688 | 1609 | 1586 | 1235 | 1599 | 1359 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.30m | 4:37AM0.98m | 4:32PM1.35m | 5:03AM1.10m | 5:02PM1.37m | 5:30AM1.22m | 5:31PM1.35m | 5:58AM1.31m | 6:00PM1.29m | 6:27AM1.38m | 6:30PM1.21m | 6:59AM1.41m | 7:01PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.10m | 10:49AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.04m | 12:00PM0.14m | 00:10AM0.04m | 12:37PM0.15m | 00:34AM0.05m | 1:16PM0.18m | 1:00AM0.07m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | S 14 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 |
264 | 232 | 117 | 106 | 106 | 176 | 159 | 744 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1149 | 858 | 715 | 441 | 265 | 9 | 202 | 205 | 90 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | ESE 9 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | S 11 | — | — | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 14 | — | — |
29 | 76 | 9 | 28 | 78 | 101 | 502 | 135 | 57 | — | — | 53 | 26 | 25 | 24 | — | — | 6 | 143 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 14 | ESE 15 | S 22 | SSW 21 | S 12 | ESE 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 8 | 21 | 9 | 42 | 75 | 58 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
237 | 225 | 189 | 248 | 216 | — | — | — | 528 | 981 | 902 | 804 | 650 | 620 | 1194 | 1688 | 1609 | 1586 | 1235 | 1599 | 1359 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1740 | 7 | 1706 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 |
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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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