
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,397 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 Sunday (Aug 09) 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 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 have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a grim stretch. The whole 16-day window is one long, frustrating gap with absolutely no surf worth paddling out for. Every single day, the report screams "poor surf conditions." It’s a tough one.
We’re looking at Anse Bougainville, a reef setup that’s consistent and takes an optimal swell from the SE. The water is running at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the temperature’s nice if you’re just floating.
But the wind is the killer. For the first week, from Saturday the 8th right through to the following Saturday the 15th, it’s hammering onshore from the SE or SSE at 15 to 25 mph. That’s a fresh to strong breeze, just ruining any chance of a clean face. Swell is honestly not the problem – we’ve got waves from 5 ft up to 10 ft, with combined energy ranging from moderate (443) right up to strong (1457). But it’s all messy, lumpy, and blown out. Even the longer-period swells (9 to 11 seconds) can’t save it with that wind.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Sunday the 16th through to Sunday the 23rd, we’re still stuck with onshore SE winds, and the swell stays mostly in the 5 ft to 8 ft range. On Monday the 17th, we see a very long-period swell from the S at 17 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 2484 – that’s some serious power. But it’s still onshore, so it’s just a big, messy, dangerous lump at a reef. Not for paddling, and honestly, at 8 ft and over, it’s expert-only territory if it were clean, but it’s not. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
There’s just nothing to recommend. This is a blank run for the area, and it’s a real bummer. Stay patient, folks. The forecasts can change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
948 | 517 | 784 | 1138 | 1382 | 985 | 443 | 359 | 377 | 359 | 315 | 502 | 720 | 759 | 822 | 853 | 853 | 672 | 480 | 458 | 415 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:05AM1.10m | 5:12PM1.52m | 5:44AM1.23m | 5:51PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:51AM0.10m | 11:42PM-0.02m | 11:38AM0.09m | 00:14AM-0.03m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSE 10 | S 22 | SSW 21 | S 20 | S 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
6 | 517 | 86 | 85 | 67 | 57 | 302 | 282 | 212 | 184 | 192 | 132 | 246 | 298 | 306 | 298 | 237 | 217 | 480 | 458 | 415 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | N 11 | N 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 14 | ESE 12 | S 18 | S 15 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | S 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
4 | 288 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 45 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 86 | 101 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 26 | S 16 | N 11 | N 11 | S 21 | S 13 | E 18 | N 11 | N 11 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | N 12 | N 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | N 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
13 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 173 | 170 | 150 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | — |
948 | — | 784 | 1138 | 1382 | 985 | 443 | 359 | 377 | 359 | 315 | 502 | 720 | 759 | 822 | 853 | 853 | 672 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1797 | 7 | 1745 | 1791 | 1797 | 1745 | 1756 | 1797 | 1745 | 1745 | 1745 | 1716 | 1729 | 1721 | 1706 | 1706 | 1716 | 1706 | 7 | 56 | 1716 |
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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).
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