
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 671 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming up for Anse Bougainville over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is going to be a tough stretch.
The main issue is the wind. For the entire 16-day window, we’re looking at a relentless onshore flow, mostly from the SE. That wind is going to trash any chance of clean, lined-up waves. The swell is coming from the SE to SSE, which is the go-to direction for this break, but it doesn’t matter if the wind is slapping it flat. The water temp is sitting at 81° at the start, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Let’s run through it. Saturday the 25th kicks off with a 6 ft SE swell (587 combined energy), but a 19 mph cross-on wind from the SSE makes it lumpy and poor. Conditions don’t improve. Sunday the 26th drops to 4 ft, still cross-on. Monday the 27th sees the wind shift straight onshore, and while the swell bumps up a bit, the quality is zero. By Tuesday the 28th, we’ve got 7 ft SE swell (838 energy), but it’s blowing 22 mph onshore. That’s choppy, blown-out, and not worth your time.
Mid-week, Wednesday the 29th holds 7 ft (867 energy) and the wind stays strong onshore. Thursday the 30th has a weird moment – a 3 ft, 16-second groundswell from the S (879 energy) appears in the afternoon. That long period would be a dream under different conditions, but the onshore wind is still there, so it’s a tease. Friday the 31st through the weekend of August 1st and 2nd is more of the same: 4 ft to 5 ft, onshore wind, and poor surf.
The second week doesn’t get any kinder. Monday August 3rd sees 5 ft, still onshore. Tuesday the 4th bumps up to 8 ft (981 energy), but by now the wind is a solid 22 mph onshore. That’s borderline expert-only size, but with that wind, it’s a washing machine. Wednesday the 5th through to the final day on Sunday August 9th sees swell holding between 7 ft and 8 ft. The combined energy climbs into the four-figure range (1392, 1704, 1825) – that’s a lot of water moving – but it’s all accompanied by a 19 to 22 mph onshore wind. Heaps of energy, zero quality. Honestly, if you’re into kite surfing, that setup might get you interested, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass.
There’s not a single standout day in this outlook. The reef setup at Anse Bougainville is exposed and consistent, so it’s trying, but the wind just won’t let up. For a solid 16 days, there’s nothing to recommend. You’re better off waiting for the next forecast change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
381 | 383 | 184 | 154 | 140 | 261 | 203 | 190 | 612 | 671 | 666 | 553 | 625 | 611 | 588 | 470 | 322 | 367 | 334 | 277 | 274 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:08PM1.14m | 3:04AM0.63m | 3:02PM1.20m | 3:51AM0.69m | 3:44PM1.27m | 4:28AM0.77m | 4:21PM1.33m | 5:00AM0.85m | 4:55PM1.38m | 5:31AM0.94m | 5:26PM1.40m | 6:01AM1.03m | 5:56PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM0.34m | 7:54AM0.41m | 10:15PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.36m | 10:46PM0.19m | 9:41AM0.31m | 11:14PM0.14m | 10:22AM0.27m | 11:40PM0.10m | 11:00AM0.25m | 00:05AM0.08m | 11:37AM0.24m | 00:29AM0.07m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
190 | 144 | 184 | 154 | 140 | 56 | 68 | 66 | 144 | 112 | 154 | 131 | 72 | 373 | 534 | 354 | 230 | 205 | 206 | 173 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
16 | 21 | 116 | 89 | 58 | 84 | 55 | 42 | 35 | 39 | 15 | 25 | 150 | 65 | 28 | 23 | 322 | 212 | 138 | 92 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 12 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 |
— | 15 | 98 | 58 | 57 | 26 | 72 | 69 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
381 | 383 | — | — | 94 | 261 | 203 | 190 | 612 | 671 | 666 | 553 | 625 | 611 | 588 | 470 | 306 | 367 | 334 | 277 | 274 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1706 | 1721 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1706 | 1721 | 1729 | 1706 | 1721 | 1721 | 1721 | 1752 | 1752 | 1745 | 1756 | 1752 | 7 |
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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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