Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.8° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,675 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. 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 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Well, I’ve looked over the charts for the coming weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch for the lineup. The only break on the radar is Anse Bougainville, a reef setup for the intermediate crew. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Let’s start with today, the 25th of August. We’ve got some chest-high swell, around 6ft, coming from the southeast. But here’s the kicker – the wind is howling onshore from the same direction at 15 mph, making a mess of things. The combined wave energy is moderate at 694, but the quality is just not there. It’s a poor surf call.

The rest of the week doesn’t offer much relief. Through the 26th and 27th, we see the swell drop right down to under 3ft, but the wind stays onshore. Thursday the 28th has a bit of a tease with a long-period 19-second groundswell, but it’s still onshore winds. The energy jumps up a bit to 824, but the conditions are still poor.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th actually brings a proper punch of energy. Saturday morning we’re looking at 5ft from the SSW with a 18-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 2353. That’s strong. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is screaming onshore at 25 mph. That’s a fresh to strong breeze, just ripping the surface to pieces. It’s a classic case of lots of power but zero chance of a clean wave. It’d be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Heading into the start of September, the swell stays consistent, but the wind just won’t let up. From the 1st to the 3rd, we’ve got waves in the 7ft to 8ft range, which is getting into the territory where it’s only for the experienced crew, especially with that onshore wind. The energy stays high, in the 1000-1500 range, but it’s all blown out.

The 4th of September sees the biggest swell of the window, hitting 10ft out of the southeast. That’s a big, raw ocean, and with the wind still onshore at 19 mph, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s a gamble.

The outlook doesn’t improve much. The 5th and 6th of September see the swell drop back down, but the wind finally eases off a touch. On the 6th, we get a cross-onshore wind at 15 mph, which is at least a slight change, but it’s still resulting in choppy, poor surf.

The final days of the forecast, the 8th and 9th of September, have some massive swells showing up. On the 9th, we’re looking at an 8ft swell from the south, with a very long 19-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5736. That’s extreme energy. But again, the wind is onshore and strong. It’s a raw, powerful, and windy ocean. The long period means it’s groundswell, which would be best on a point or reef, but the wind is ruining the potential.

Honestly, there’s not a single standout session in this entire 16-day window for Anse Bougainville. The wind is the curse here. It’s a consistent reef break, but it’s just not firing. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 6th of September might be the least offensive, with the lightest wind, but it’s still a poor call. Sometimes you get a blank run like this. Hang in there, the forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

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25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SE
8
1.6
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8
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.6
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8
0.5
S
20
0.8
SSW
19
1
S
19
1.2
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19
1.4
SSW
18
1.5
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17
1.4
S
16
1.3
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16
1.2
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16
2.5
SSE
9
2.2
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8
2.3
S
10
2.5
SSE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
300
268
232
189
338
363
194
502
744
1081
1317
1389
991
858
715
1080
687
1119
1675
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
SSE
30
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30
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25
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25
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High Tide
4:11AM0.86m
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
Low Tide
10:19PM0.20m
9:34AM0.33m
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
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Temp °C
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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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