
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse Bougainville this week:
The surf forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anse Bougainville in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
632 | 871 | 1037 | 1143 | 891 | 606 | 1182 | 1070 | 889 | 948 | 645 | 397 | 211 | 183 | 398 | 665 | 318 | 249 | 206 | 169 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:18PM0.68m | 8:46AM1.04m | 9:41PM0.62m | 10:01AM0.96m | 1:06AM0.67m | 11:53AM0.93m | 2:00AM0.81m | 1:16PM0.97m | 2:26AM0.96m | 2:10PM1.02m | 2:51AM1.11m | 2:51PM1.06m | 3:18AM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.40m | 1:27AM0.43m | 4:27PM0.46m | 2:02AM0.54m | 6:20PM0.46m | 4:57AM0.63m | 7:24PM0.40m | 7:13AM0.58m | 8:01PM0.34m | 8:15AM0.47m | 8:29PM0.28m | 8:59AM0.34m | 8:55PM0.22m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 8 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 13 | SE 9 | S 19 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
1 | 8 | 55 | 47 | 891 | 270 | 3 | 1070 | 7 | 809 | 645 | 397 | 211 | 183 | 71 | 665 | 318 | 249 | 206 | 169 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | S 16 | S 14 | S 18 | S 19 | N 11 | NNE 8 | NNW 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 37 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 42 | 129 | 126 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | S 19 | N 7 | S 18 | N 7 | NE 8 | S 20 | S 19 | NNE 6 | SSW 17 | S 16 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 14 | 92 | 79 | 59 | 46 | 33 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | NNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
632 | 871 | 1037 | 1143 | 495 | 606 | 1182 | — | 889 | 948 | 29 | 113 | 198 | 390 | 398 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1768 | 1745 | 1745 | 1752 | 1752 | 1756 | 1752 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 1729 | 1740 | 1729 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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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