Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, S swell with 922 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. I’ve looked at every single session, and not one of them gets a recommendation. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 81°, but that’s the only bright spot.
We’ve got a solid run of onshore wind from the SE and SSE, blowing 16 to 22 mph, day after day. That’s trashing everything. The swell is there, but it’s all wind-affected and messy. From Friday the 21st right through to the end of the month, every session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” The swell hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft, mostly from the SE with a short period of 8 or 9 seconds – that’s weak, choppy, and not worth getting wet for. The combined energy sits in the moderate range (between 378 and 812), but it’s all blown out.
There’s a bit of a shift around the 28th and 29th of August, when we see some longer-period groundswell from the S and SSW, with periods up to 19 seconds. The combined energy jumps up into the strong to very strong range (2486 to 3600), but that’s the only interesting thing about it – the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore at 19 to 22 mph, so it’s still messy. The swell gets bigger too, hitting 8 ft to 10 ft by the end of August and into September, but with SE winds still howling, it’s only going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. At that size, with strong onshore wind and a beach-and-reef setup like Anse Bougainville, this honestly looks more appealing for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
For a spot that’s usually consistent, with its optimum swell from the SE, this is a long, frustrating stretch. The forecast can always change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about until at least the second week of September. Keep your gear waxed and wait for the wind to swing around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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612 | 377 | 372 | 449 | 358 | 349 | 349 | 311 | 304 | 299 | 542 | 528 | 364 | 285 | 232 | 215 | 169 | 371 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:11PM0.57m | 12:15PM1.01m | 1:55AM0.55m | 1:49PM1.05m | 3:12AM0.64m | 2:47PM1.14m | 3:44AM0.74m | 3:28PM1.23m | 4:11AM0.86m | 4:01PM1.30m | 4:37AM0.98m | 4:32PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45AM0.44m | 8:44PM0.45m | 5:53AM0.50m | 9:28PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.47m | 9:56PM0.28m | 8:49AM0.40m | 10:19PM0.20m | 9:34AM0.33m | 10:41PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 |
6 | 173 | 119 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 58 | 151 | 188 | 155 | 160 | 220 | 248 | 268 | 232 | 158 | 88 | 76 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | S 21 | SE 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — | E 15 | SE 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 17 | — | SE 15 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 18 |
11 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | — | 4 | 10 | 57 | 55 | 47 | 6 | — | 8 | 108 | 30 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | S 17 | S 19 | SE 19 | E 18 | E 16 | S 15 | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 14 | SE 17 | — | — | ESE 16 | E 14 | E 14 | S 18 |
11 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 11 | — | — | 24 | 4 | 4 | 105 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
612 | 377 | 372 | 449 | 358 | 349 | 349 | 311 | 304 | 299 | 542 | 528 | 364 | 285 | 231 | 215 | 169 | 371 | 373 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1716 | 1729 | 1716 | 1716 | 1729 | 1716 | 1716 | 1729 | 7 | 1729 | 1745 | 1745 | 1729 | 1752 | 1729 | 1716 | 1716 | 1716 | 1706 |
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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).
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