Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.9° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,419 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. 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 Powerful10PM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right now and for the entire 16-day window, it’s pretty much a write-off for paddle surfing here at Anse Bougainville (Seychelles). The wind is hammering straight onshore from the southeast nearly every session, and that’s just trashing the surface. There’s plenty of swell moving through, but with that constant onshore wind, it’s going to be messy, choppy, and blown out. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for grabbing a shortboard.

The water is sitting at a warm 81°F, which is basically normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a clean one that never comes.

Looking at the first few days, Monday the 24th shows 5ft of SE windswell with a short 8-second period and onshore SE wind at 12 mph. That’s a no-go. Wave energy is moderate (521). Tuesday the 25th bumps up to 7ft, but the wind swings to SSE and gets stronger at 19 mph – even worse. That trend of onshore wind just keeps rolling through the week.

We get a shift in swell character around Friday the 28th, with a long-period groundswell arriving from the SSW at 19 seconds. Swell height drops to just 3ft, though, and combined energy jumps up to 796 (moderate). But here’s the kicker – the wind is still onshore from the SSE or SE. That long-period groundswell would be a dream for a point or reef, but with the wind howling straight into it, it’s just not going to offer any quality.

Into the weekend, the swell size picks up again. Saturday the 29th sees 5ft from the S with an 18-second period and combined energy in the strong range (2265). That’s proper groundswell power, but again, onshore SSE wind at 22 mph ruins the whole show. 8ft+ days roll in from the 1st of September onward, but with the same stiff SE wind, it’s all closeouts and wind chops.

There is not a single day in the whole 16-day forecast where the wind goes offshore or even cross-shore. Every single session is flagged as “poor surf conditions” because of that relentless onshore breeze. For a spot like Anse Bougainville, which is a consistent reef break, it’s a real heartbreaker. The waves are there, often with plenty of energy, but the wind just won’t give us a break.

So, bottom line: no standouts here. Not one decent window to get excited about. You’ll have to wait for a change in wind direction to make this place work.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night).

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SE
8
2
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2.1
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1.8
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1.6
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0.8
S
14
0.8
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1.6
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1.8
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1.3
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SSW
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1.2
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19
1.4
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18
1.5
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1.4
S
16
1.2
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15
2.4
SE
8
2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
468
528
383
276
268
232
253
454
439
212
502
744
1070
1331
1405
1004
670
729
634
Wind (km/h)
20
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35
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30
SSE
25
SSE
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High Tide
3:44AM0.74m
3:28PM1.23m
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
Low Tide
9:56PM0.28m
8:49AM0.40m
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
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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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