Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
27.0° C
1.3° 

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: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 571 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour. The picture is the same – it’s a rough start, but there’s a couple of days that might make it worth hanging in there.

The only break we’re looking at is Anse Bougainville. It’s a reef break, so it’s a hard bottom, and it’s exposed to the southeast. The water is a warm 81°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The first week is a total loss. From Monday the 20th of July, the wind is onshore from the southeast and south-southeast at 15 to 22 mph, just ruining the surface. The swell is there, running 4 ft to 7 ft, but with that wind, it’s just a messy, blown-out mess. The energy is weak to moderate, with combined energy readings between 309 and 752. Don’t even think about it.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are still cross-onshore and choppy, with a risk of thunderstorms.

The first real glimmer is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell swings to the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 1532, which is strong. The swell height is 5 ft. But the wind is still onshore from the southeast at 22 mph, so the surface will be messy. It’s the first sign of real power.

The standout, and the best bet of the whole period, is the morning of Thursday the 30th of July. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the south, period at 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 1527 – strong. The wind is onshore from the southeast at 22 mph, which is a shame, but the swell quality is so much better. For a reef, this long-period swell will give you proper lines. It’s the cleanest option you’ve got.

The morning of Friday the 31st of July is another solid option: 8 ft from the south-southeast, 14-second period, and combined energy of 2220 – that’s a lot of power. The wind is a moderate 15 mph onshore. For experienced surfers, this could be a real session, but waves over 8 ft are only for experts, and this is close to that. Expect longer lulls and better shape.

The first week of August sees the energy drop back to moderate, with the wind still onshore. It’s consistent, but not clean.

So, bottom line: skip this week. The best window is the morning of Thursday the 30th of July for a cleaner, longer-period swell, and the morning of Friday the 31st of July for size and power, but only if you’re an experienced surfer who can handle onshore wind. The consistency is there, but the quality is lacking. It’s a bit of a wait, but the surf is there if you’re patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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8
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1.6
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7
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1.5
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
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248
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268
493
423
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410
202
411
571
378
548
286
335
230
207
327
Wind (km/h)
25
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30
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30
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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
3:14PM0.40m
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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Feels °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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