Anse Bougainville Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.78° S 55.52° E

Anse Bougainville Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anse Bougainville sea temperature is
27.0° C
1.0° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with 931 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The outlook for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days is a tough one.

We’ve got a reef break that’s exposed to the swell, but the wind is the problem. From Thursday the 20th of August right through the entire forecast period, the wind is hammering onshore from the SE and SSE. It’s relentless. This means the surface is going to be blown out and messy. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s pleasant enough to be in the water, but the conditions are just not cooperating for a good wave.

The first few days, from the 20th through the 26th, we see a mix of SE and SSE swell running between 4ft and 8ft, with periods mostly around 8 to 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 472 to 931 (moderate wave energy). But with that onshore wind, the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions”. This isn’t a paddle surfer’s setup; with the strong winds and choppy surf, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We hit a weird period on the 28th and 29th of August. The swell direction swings to the S and SSW, and the period jumps way up to 20 and 21 seconds, which is very long-period groundswell. The combined energy kicks up to 1230 (strong) and then a massive 3361 (very strong) on the 29th. The swell height is around 6ft. But the wind is still howling onshore at 22 to 25 mph. That long-period swell is better suited for a point or reef, but the wind is going to absolutely trash it. It’s still going to be poor surf.

The very end of the run, into September, sees more of the same: onshore SE wind, swell heights bumping up to 10ft on the 1st of September and 7ft on the 3rd, with combined energy staying strong (up to 1832). But the “poor surf conditions” tag sticks. It’s a 16-day blank run for quality surf. It’s a bit of a bummer, but this area can have stretches like this. The only real standout is the size of the swell at the end of the month, but it’s worthless with the wind. There’s nothing here I’d recommend a surfer paddle out for. Keep the board in the car and wait for the next forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
354
634
931
539
612
359
257
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349
327
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337
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327
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:08PM0.68m
10:38AM1.04m
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
Low Tide
4:33PM0.50m
3:00AM0.36m
6:40PM0.52m
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
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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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