Surf Forecasts:
Anse Bougainville surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,706 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Bougainville over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. I’m looking at Anse Bougainville, and honestly, it’s a pretty grim picture for the next 16 days. We’ve got a solid run of southerly swell, but the wind just won’t give us a break.
Right from Thursday the 27th, it’s onshore and messy. The swell is around 4ft from the SSE with a short, weak 8-second period – that’s barely any push. The combined energy is only moderate at 369, and with that wind howling from the SSE at 9 mph right into the face, it’s going to be a blown-out, bumpy mess. Water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year.
We get some bigger pulses rolling in, but the wind just keeps smashing it. On the 28th into the 29th, the swell jumps up, hitting 5ft from the south with a much longer 17-18 second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, with combined energy readings jumping into the strong range at 2353. But with onshore winds cranking at 22-25 mph, it’s just going to be a washing machine. For a reef break like this, that’s a no-go.
This pattern holds for the whole first week and into the second. We see solid waves, even pushing over 10ft on Monday afternoon the 31st and again on Friday the 4th of September. That’s expert-only territory with that much power, but the wind stays relentless. The best we get is 19 mph onshore breezes, and on the 5th of September it even goes cross-onshore and lumpy.
The truth is, there’s not a single day in this whole 16-day window where the stars align. The swell is there, but the quality is completely destroyed by the wind. For a spot that is consistent and exposed to this swell direction, it’s a real shame. Honestly, with this much energy and these strong onshore winds, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a total blank run for us.
Keep an eye on it, though – this area tends to not stay poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
185 | 149 | 502 | 744 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1175 | 858 | 731 | 1346 | 720 | 1508 | 1588 | 1661 | 1066 | 891 | 1227 | 778 | 1146 | |
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 | 4:32PM1.35m | 5:03AM1.10m | 5:02PM1.37m | 5:30AM1.22m | 5:31PM1.35m | 5:58AM1.31m | 6:00PM1.29m | 6:27AM1.38m | 6:30PM1.21m | 6:59AM1.41m | 7:01PM1.10m | 7:34AM1.40m | 7:34PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.10m | 10:49AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.04m | 12:00PM0.14m | 00:10AM0.04m | 12:37PM0.15m | 00:34AM0.05m | 1:16PM0.18m | 1:00AM0.07m | 2:00PM0.24m | 1:29AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | SE 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | N 11 |
185 | 149 | 168 | 203 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1175 | 858 | 604 | 441 | 682 | 9 | 302 | 143 | 1066 | 891 | 29 | 778 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 11 | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | — | SW 12 | — | S 13 | E 10 | N 11 | SSW 12 | ESE 11 |
106 | 79 | 502 | 744 | 119 | — | — | 32 | 150 | 25 | 24 | 9 | — | 6 | — | 90 | 313 | 2 | 29 | 467 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | S 11 | — | — | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | N 11 | — |
78 | 106 | 77 | 52 | 37 | — | — | 54 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 86 | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | — | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 388 | 919 | 964 | 881 | 604 | 731 | 1346 | 720 | 1508 | 1588 | 1661 | 435 | — | 1227 | 308 | 1146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 1706 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1797 | 1791 | 1756 | 1745 | 1745 | 1800 | 1797 | 1745 |
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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).
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