Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
27.1° C
1.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 700 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM. 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 4PM (Mon 27th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’ve got one spot on the radar, Anse Bougainville, but it’s looking like a write-off for most of the period. The wind is just relentless, blowing straight onshore day after day, and it’s trashing any chance of decent surf. You’ll be looking at lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. That onshore breeze is a killer. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good thing.

Let’s run through it. From Monday the 20th of July, we’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the SE, but that 16 mph onshore wind from the SSE just ruins it. The wave energy is weak, sitting at 289. That’s a no-go. Tuesday the 21st picks up a bit to 5ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is still hammering onshore. The energy climbs to 368, but it’s still messy. Wednesday the 22nd sees the swell hit 6ft with a bit more energy (688), but the wind is still on it. Thursday and Friday the 23rd and 24th keep the same story: 6ft to 6ft, onshore wind, poor surf. The energy is moderate, in the 600s, but it’s all for nothing.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees the wind swing a bit cross-onshore, but it’s still a fresh breeze at 19 mph, making for a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell hangs around 5ft to 6ft. By the 27th and 28th, the swell picks up to 8ft and 8ft, and the energy gets strong, hitting 1023 on the 28th afternoon. But that’s 8ft of junk with a short 8-second period and onshore wind. It’s too big for beginners and not clean enough for anyone else. The 29th of July sees the biggest swell of the period at 8ft, with strong energy (1557), but again, onshore wind and poor conditions. Only for the hardcore if they’re desperate.

The first few days of August don’t offer much hope either. The 30th and 31st still have onshore wind with swell dropping to 4ft on the 30th afternoon, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, which is interesting. The energy is still strong (1025), but the onshore wind is the deal-breaker. Then on the 2nd of August, we get a really long period groundswell – 18 to 19 seconds – from the south. The swell is only 4ft to 4ft, but the energy is massive, over 1600. That’s a lot of raw power. For a reef break like Anse Bougainville, that long period could make for some clean, lined-up waves, but the wind is still onshore at 16 mph. It’s a real shame. The 3rd and 4th of August see the swell drop back to 7ft and then 4ft, with the same old onshore wind story.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s nothing that stands out as a true winner. The 2nd of August has the most potential with that super long period groundswell, but the wind is going to foul it up. If you’re a real optimist, you might get a window on the 30th of July afternoon when the swell drops and the period goes long, but again, the wind.

There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendation here because the conditions are just consistently poor. No standouts, no magic windows. We’re stuck in a nasty onshore pattern. Let’s hope the forecasts change, because right now, it’s a waiting game for the wind to ease up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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1.5
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1.6
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7
1.5
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1.4
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9
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
244
233
216
307
244
439
413
469
428
346
463
280
449
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309
455
458
254
461
Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
8:46PM1.00m
9:50AM1.19m
9:27PM0.85m
10:44AM1.15m
10:18PM0.72m
11:49AM1.11m
11:43PM0.62m
1:02PM1.11m
1:44AM0.59m
2:08PM1.14m
3:04AM0.63m
3:02PM1.20m
3:51AM0.69m
Low Tide
3:05AM0.19m
4:18PM0.47m
3:40AM0.27m
5:40PM0.51m
4:22AM0.34m
7:19PM0.49m
5:20AM0.40m
8:44PM0.42m
6:39AM0.43m
9:38PM0.34m
7:54AM0.41m
10:15PM0.26m
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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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