
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,297 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for you in feet and miles per hour. Rusty here, and I’ve got the scoop on this 16-day stretch. It’s a rough one, with only Anse Bougainville on the map, a reef break for intermediate surfers.
We kick off on Thursday, 6th of August, and it’s a bust. There’s a solid 10ft swell from the SE, but it’s getting hammered by a strong onshore wind at 25 mph. The water is running a touch warmer than usual at 82°F, about 3°F above average, which is nice, but the surf is a mess. The combined energy is a hefty 1593, meaning there’s power, but it’s blown out.
This pattern holds for days. From Thursday through to Tuesday, 11th of August, we’re looking at swell from 5ft to 10ft, all from the SE, with onshore winds at 15 to 25 mph. The waves are there, but they’re poor quality. The energy drops to 472 by Tuesday morning with a 5ft swell, but it’s still ugly.
Starting Wednesday, 12th of August, the wind shifts to a cross-onshore from the SSE, which is a little different but still lumpy. The swell stays between 6ft and 8ft, and the energy climbs back over 1200 by Thursday, 13th, but the surf conditions are still poor. The period is mostly 10 to 11 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell, but the wind ruins it.
We see a little easing on Saturday, 15th August, with swell around 5ft to 6ft and a moderate breeze at 15 mph, but it’s still onshore. The water’s still warm, but the surf is dirty.
On the 16th of August, the swell drops to 2ft with a very long period of 21 seconds from the S, energy at 899, but it’s poor. Then Monday, 17th, energy spikes to 1969 with a 5ft swell from the S and a 17-second period, but again, strong onshore winds at 25 mph. That long period groundswell would be a dream if the wind was right, but it’s not.
The final days from the 18th to the 21st of August keep the same tune: 6ft to 8ft of SE swell, onshore winds, poor conditions. The break is _consistent_, so it won’t go flat, but the wind is the enemy.
There’s no standout session here. The reef at Anse Bougainville is set up for a SE swell, but the wind is wrong the whole time. If you’re into kite surfing, this might look fun with all that wind and swell, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a dry spell. We’ve seen this before in this area – sometimes the forecasts just don’t cooperate. Keep your eyes peeled, because when the wind drops, this place will go off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1553 | 1297 | 1026 | 984 | 942 | 1162 | 929 | 777 | 1005 | 1048 | 985 | 1048 | 891 | 747 | 367 | 315 | 315 | 550 | 717 | 631 | 838 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:23PM0.76m | 10:48AM1.23m | 10:40PM0.63m | 12:13PM1.24m | 00:49AM0.59m | 1:40PM1.30m | 2:34AM0.66m | 2:49PM1.40m | 3:36AM0.80m | 3:44PM1.48m | 4:23AM0.95m | 4:31PM1.52m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.45m | 3:23AM0.24m | 6:12PM0.45m | 4:26AM0.30m | 8:00PM0.38m | 6:03AM0.34m | 9:09PM0.27m | 7:42AM0.31m | 9:56PM0.16m | 8:58AM0.23m | 10:35PM0.07m | 9:58AM0.16m | 11:10PM0.01m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | N 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 22 | SSW 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
14 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 86 | 85 | 67 | 57 | 22 | 21 | 243 | 147 | 147 | 325 | 242 | 293 | 298 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | N 11 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | S 15 | S 24 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 18 | N 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 |
24 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | S 26 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | E 17 | N 11 | S 18 | S 14 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
1553 | 1297 | 1026 | 984 | 942 | 1162 | 929 | 777 | 1005 | 1048 | 985 | 1048 | 891 | 747 | 367 | 315 | 315 | 550 | 717 | 631 | 838 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1745 | 1745 | 1745 | 1797 | 1797 | 1745 | 1791 | 1791 | 1791 | 1791 | 1797 | 1745 | 1752 | 1756 | 1745 | 1745 | 1745 | 1716 | 1716 | 1745 | 1745 |
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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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