Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next 16 days at Anse Bougainville.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s going to be a tough stretch. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there are no decent surf windows to get excited about. The wind is locked in from the southeast, blowing straight onshore, and it barely lets up. The first few days are a write-off, and the pattern just doesn't shift. This is one of those blank runs that feels like it’s never going to end. For a reef break that likes a clean SE swell, seeing that constant onshore wind is a real kick in the teeth.

Starting off from August 1st, we’ve got rain showers and a stiff SE wind at 19 mph. The swell is a messy 4 ft with a short 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 422. It’s just poor. The afternoon is a little bigger at 5 ft but still onshore. This repeats through Sunday and Monday – the wind is relentless, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The water temp is about average for the time of year, no real anomaly to speak of.

Midweek around August 4th and 5th, the swell bumps up a bit. We see 8 ft on Tuesday morning with a strong 1079 combined energy, but it’s still blown out by a 19 mph SE wind. That’s chest-to-head high, but it’s a washing machine. The period is still short at 9 seconds, so no real power or shape. For a reef break, this is just ugly.

The second week rolls in, and it’s more of the same. From August 6th through the 16th, the swell stays solid, often 8 ft to 8 ft, with combined energy hitting 1509 on the 6th – that’s a lot of energy, but it’s all directed straight into the wind. The wind is a fresh breeze from the SE or SSE, 19 to 22 mph, and it’s onshore every single day. The period stays around 9-10 seconds, so it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. There’s no standout, no hidden gem. The best you can do is watch the wind forecast and pray for a shift, but right now, it’s a hard pass.

If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might actually look interesting with that consistent onshore wind and solid swell, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Stay patient, mates. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Read more