
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,553 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 0.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let me tell you about Anse Bougainville. It's a reef setup, and by the looks of the charts we've got a pretty rough stretch ahead. The wind is gonna be the story here, and it's not a good one for most of the period. It's a consistent spot, and the swell rocks up from the SE, which suits it fine, but the wind is just going to trash it for a long, long time.
We start off on Thursday the 6th of August with some proper sized swell – around 10 ft from the SE with a 10-second period – but that’s where the good news ends. The wind is howling straight onshore from the SE at 22 mph, building to 25 mph in the afternoon. The wave energy’s strong, coming in at 1591, but with that wind it's just a blown-out, messy mess. That sets the tone for the next few days.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are more of the same. Swell hangs around the 7 ft to 8 ft mark, but the wind is relentless – onshore, fresh to strong breeze. The energy drops a bit to around the 900-1000 range, but it’s still a write-off. Sunday the 9th actually pumps a bit more energy back up to 1209 with 8 ft SE swell, but that onshore wind doesn't let up. This pattern is locked in.
Honestly, right through until about Wednesday the 12th, we're looking at nothing but poor conditions. The swell stays between 5 ft and 8 ft, and even when it drops to a moderate breeze on Tuesday the 11th, the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. The energy on that Tuesday is down to a moderate 503, matching the weak quality.
Around Thursday the 13th, we get a pulse of stronger swell again – 7 ft to 8 ft from the SSE with an 11-second period, and energy peaks to 1501 – but again, the cross-onshore wind is fresh and steady. It’s a consistent theme: waves with some push, but no clean face.
This sorry state runs all the way through to the 16th of August. For ten straight days of the forecast, we don’t get a single window with favourable wind. That’s a brutal run, but with a break that’s usually consistent, it’s just a matter of waiting for the pattern to shift. Forecasts do change.
Now, there is a glimmer of hope much further down the line. On Monday the 17th of August, the swell drops way down to 3 ft, but look at that period – 18 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is still a solid 1057, which is interesting for such a small height. That long period means it'll have a lot of push for its size and could wrap into the reef nicely. But, and it's a big but, the wind is still SE onshore at 19 mph. For a spot like this, a long period groundswell, especially from the south, can be good for a reef, but it’s completely let down by the wind. It's a frustrating tease.
After that, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th go back to the usual onshore wind and 6 ft to 6 ft SE swell with short 8-9 second periods. The energy drops to 691-825, still moderate. Not surfable.
The best on offer in this whole forecast? Honestly, there isn't one that’s a true standout. If I had to pick a window, the late period on Thursday the 20th of August looks the *least* bad. We get 4 ft to 5 ft SE swell, the wind drops to a moderate breeze onshore (16-19 mph), and the energy finally drops to a weak 255-277. It’s small, it’s onshore, but it’s the cleanest wind of the whole run. For a grovel board and low expectations, that Thursday might be your one chance. Don't hold your breath before that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
866 | 1553 | 1363 | 1026 | 924 | 939 | 1162 | 869 | 419 | 948 | 1108 | 1092 | 1059 | 963 | 618 | 651 | 315 | 315 | 502 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:41AM1.25m | 9:23PM0.76m | 10:48AM1.23m | 10:40PM0.63m | 12:13PM1.24m | 00:49AM0.59m | 1:40PM1.30m | 2:34AM0.66m | 2:49PM1.40m | 3:36AM0.80m | 3:44PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41AM0.19m | 4:27PM0.45m | 3:23AM0.24m | 6:12PM0.45m | 4:26AM0.30m | 8:00PM0.38m | 6:03AM0.34m | 9:09PM0.27m | 7:42AM0.31m | 9:56PM0.16m | 8:58AM0.23m | 10:35PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | N 11 | S 17 | SSE 10 | S 22 | SSW 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | E 10 | S 15 | SSE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 |
37 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 419 | 86 | 85 | 67 | 57 | 23 | 239 | 18 | 315 | 147 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | S 17 | N 11 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 16 | N 11 | ESE 8 | S 15 | ESE 12 |
2 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 184 | 4 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | S 26 | S 24 | N 11 | N 11 | S 20 | S 13 | — | N 11 | — | S 15 | S 19 | S 19 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
866 | 1553 | 1363 | 1026 | 924 | 939 | 1162 | 869 | 348 | 948 | 1108 | 1092 | 1059 | 963 | 618 | 651 | — | 315 | 502 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1745 | 1745 | 1745 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1791 | 1797 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1745 | 1756 | 1756 | 1745 | 7 | 1729 |
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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).
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