
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with 1,169 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. 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 | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next two weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a rough stretch. The wind is a constant problem. For the entire 16-day window, it’s blowing onshore from the SE or SSE, and that’s just going to chop up everything we’ve got. The surf is there, but it’s a messy, blown-out affair with no real standouts. The forecast calls it "poor surf conditions" from start to finish, and I can’t argue with that.
We start off on Sunday, the 6th of September, with a SSE swell of 5 ft at Anse Bougainville (reef). The wind is already on it at 12 mph, and that’s the story for the whole first week. The swell size bounces around, but the wind never lets up. We’ve got a bit of a pulse around the 10th of September, with a S swell of 5 ft and a long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to a moderate 1565, but that long period groundswell wants a clean face, and it’s not going to get it with the wind hammering it. A spot like this, which is aligned to the SE, loves a SE swell, but the wind is just ruining the party.
There’s a long gap here with no let-up. The wind stays on, the swell stays on, but nothing is clean. By the 15th of September, we’re seeing 7 ft from the SE, but it’s short period at 8 seconds and the wind is still fresh. That’s a messy, lumpy wall. Around the 17th of September, the swell pushes up to 8 ft, and again on the 18th and 19th we see 8 ft from the SE. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1245, but it’s all wind-chop. For a reef break, that’s just not going to be any fun. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no complaints there.
Honestly, if you’re a kitesurfer, this setup looks more interesting than it does for a paddle surfer. The wind is strong and consistent, the swell is there, but for a normal surfer, it’s a hard pass. The whole 16-day window is a write-off in terms of quality. It’s just one of those runs for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
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399 | 365 | 542 | 280 | 479 | 411 | 301 | 218 | 210 | 351 | 522 | 596 | 1042 | 1169 | 1123 | 414 | 456 | 526 | 650 | |
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 |
High Tide | 10:37PM0.59m | 12:05PM1.17m | 1:25AM0.63m | 1:41PM1.22m | 2:45AM0.78m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:31AM0.96m | 3:35PM1.37m | 4:10AM1.14m | 4:17PM1.39m | 4:45AM1.29m | 4:54PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04AM0.39m | 7:58PM0.37m | 6:24AM0.42m | 8:55PM0.26m | 8:05AM0.35m | 9:34PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.09m | 10:02AM0.15m | 10:37PM0.03m | 10:47AM0.09m | 11:06PM0.00m | |||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 13 | — | 7 | 10 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | S 19 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
211 | 177 | 45 | 280 | 479 | 28 | 94 | 124 | 210 | 351 | 313 | 267 | 1042 | 1169 | 1123 | 414 | 456 | 526 | 650 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 12 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSE 10 | S 26 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | ESE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
106 | 87 | 3 | 212 | 18 | 17 | 104 | 202 | 67 | 13 | 522 | 596 | 35 | 52 | 24 | 322 | 212 | 112 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | E 17 | SSW 14 | S 20 | — | ESE 11 | S 12 | ESE 10 | S 26 | SSW 25 | SSW 24 | — | — | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 11 | E 10 |
3 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 8 | — | 25 | 11 | 35 | 13 | 62 | 113 | — | — | 49 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
399 | 365 | 542 | — | — | 411 | 301 | 218 | 199 | 295 | 144 | — | 266 | 344 | 369 | 328 | 313 | 236 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 1729 | 7 | 1706 | 7 | 1706 | 1788 | 1791 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 57 | 1745 | 1791 | 1797 | 7 |
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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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