
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,462 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 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 straight into it. We're looking at a pretty stubborn run of weather for Anse Bougainville. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Every single forecast point has "poor surf conditions" attached to it, so there's no standout day or hidden gem to chase. The onshore wind is relentless – blowing from the SSE or SE at 15 to 22 mph constantly, which just wrecks any chance of clean faces.
We start off on Wednesday the 2nd with some clouds and a 7 ft swell from the SSE at 10 seconds, but that 19 mph onshore wind has it chopped up. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 1205, but with the wind howling, it's messy. This pattern doesn't let up through the first week. By Friday the 4th, the swell bumps up to 10 ft from the SE, still with that 22 mph wind and a risk of thunderstorms. That size is getting into expert territory, but the wind makes it a real battle. It's not a paddle session – this kind of setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for a regular surfer.
We get a brief dip in swell size around Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th, dropping to 5 ft and 6 ft, but the wind doesn't budge. In the middle of the second week, around Wednesday the 9th, we see a long-period groundswell signal pop up – 4 ft from the S at 16 seconds, which later pushes to 4 ft at 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 978. That's a nice period that would usually set up some proper lines on a reef like Anse Bougainville, but the wind is still onshore from the SE at 16 mph. It's a painful tease.
The last real chance comes on Thursday the 17th, with a 3 ft swell from the S at an extra-long 18 seconds, and a combined energy reading of 1545. That's a very powerful, very long-period groundswell. Again, the wind is onshore from the SE at 19 mph. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 80°, so no surprises there.
Honestly, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The onshore wind just never stops. For an area like this, a blank run like this is pretty normal when the trade winds lock in. Forecasts can change, so don't bin your board, but right now, you'd be chasing your tail out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
858 | 1207 | 1394 | 1286 | 1388 | 1388 | 1462 | 1360 | 945 | 761 | 665 | 416 | 375 | 394 | 440 | 546 | 678 | 353 | 407 | 377 | |
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 | on | on |
High Tide | 7:34PM0.97m | 8:16AM1.35m | 8:11PM0.83m | 9:08AM1.27m | 9:00PM0.70m | 10:21AM1.20m | 10:37PM0.59m | 12:05PM1.17m | 1:25AM0.63m | 1:41PM1.22m | 2:45AM0.78m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:31AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.12m | 2:53PM0.33m | 2:02AM0.19m | 4:09PM0.42m | 2:46AM0.28m | 6:09PM0.45m | 4:04AM0.39m | 7:58PM0.37m | 6:24AM0.42m | 8:55PM0.26m | 8:05AM0.35m | 9:34PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 |
318 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 106 | 211 | 204 | 194 | 59 | 17 | 61 | 139 | 215 | 377 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 12 | S 19 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 21 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 10 |
29 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 87 | 45 | 41 | 18 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | SE 11 | E 17 | S 11 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 97 | 29 | 5 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
858 | 1207 | 1394 | 1286 | 1388 | 1388 | 1462 | 1360 | 945 | 761 | 665 | 416 | 375 | 394 | 440 | 546 | 678 | 353 | 407 | 332 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1797 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1745 | 1797 | 1721 | 1721 | 1716 | 1716 | 1721 | 1721 | 7 | 7 | 1706 | 1788 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 |
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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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