Surf Forecasts:
Boucan Rights surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boucan Rights this week:
The surf forecast for Boucan Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boucan Rights in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boucan Rights over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk surf at this spot. We’ve got a solid run of waves starting tomorrow and stretching well into early September, with a few absolute crackers in there.
Water temp is 25°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Boucan Rights (Reunion) is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s consistent. The swell lines up nicely with the optimum southwest direction, so we’re in for a treat.
It all starts on Tuesday morning, 18th August. Glassy conditions with a 3ft south swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (533). Clean and small. That afternoon the wind goes cross-off, still clean, with 3ft south swell. Wednesday and Thursday stay small and glassy, swell dropping to 2–3ft, but the period builds to 14–16 seconds by Thursday morning—that’s groundswell. Energy stays moderate (234–367).
Friday morning, 21st August gets a bump: 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, moderate energy (603), but the wind is cross-on—a bit messy. Friday afternoon turns it around: glassy again, same swell, energy (597), and it feels clean. That afternoon is the first real standout—clean and building.
Saturday 22nd August brings 5ft SW swell, glassy all day. Morning energy is strong (901), afternoon hits 1036—strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. By Sunday 23rd August morning we’ve got 8ft SSW swell, glass calm, energy at 2167—very strong. That’s big for this reef, expert territory, with serious power. Sunday afternoon holds at 7ft SW, glassy (1697).
Monday 24th stays solid: 6ft SSW swell, glassy, energy still strong (1138–946). Tuesday 25th August morning has cross-on wind and 6ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period—long-lined sets, but the wind is a hassle. Tuesday afternoon is glassy with 8ft SSW swell, 15-second period, energy at 2620—that’s a call for experienced surfers only.
Wednesday 26th August is the absolute standout. Morning brings 8ft SSW swell, clean cross-off wind, energy at 3151—very strong. Afternoon goes offshore at 12 mph with 8ft SW swell, energy 2887, clean as a whistle. That’s premium, powerful, and groomed. Thursday 27th keeps it going: 7ft SSW swell, 13-second period, offshore wind, strong energy (2667). Afternoon sees 10ft SSW swell, 15-second period, cross-off wind, energy at 4004—very strong. Only for experts.
Friday 28th morning is glassy with 7ft S swell, 15-second period, energy 2915. Afternoon turns onshore and messy, with 8ft S swell, 16-second period, energy 3871—wind spoils it. Saturday 29th is cross and cross-on with 8–8ft SSW swell—marginal. Sunday 30th drops back to 5ft S swell, glassy, moderate energy (857). Calm and clean.
Monday 31st August drops to 2–3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, energy moderate (444–507). Clean and glassy—small but pretty. Then a quiet patch: Tuesday 1st September is marginal with rain showers, small swell (3ft), and messy wind. Wednesday 2nd September picks back up: 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-off in the morning and gentle offshore in the afternoon. Energy moderate (817–705). A nice little rebound.
No real gap in the action—waves keep coming from Tuesday morning through, with only a couple of dodgy days. If you’re experienced, the week from Saturday 22nd to Thursday 27th August is your window, with Wednesday 26th the clear winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 278 | 214 | 152 | 149 | 118 | 113 | 302 | 171 | 406 | 590 | 590 | 696 | 885 | 834 | 946 | 2151 | 1697 | 1288 | 932 | 946 | 772 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:41PM0.46m | 3:58AM0.36m | 3:52PM0.42m | 4:22AM0.31m | 4:00PM0.39m | 1:32PM0.35m | 12:15PM0.37m | 10:29PM0.37m | 12:11PM0.40m | 11:00PM0.42m | 12:17PM0.43m | 11:26PM0.46m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.22m | 9:28AM0.26m | 11:13PM0.25m | 8:12AM0.28m | 3:25AM0.25m | 4:43AM0.20m | 5:01PM0.31m | 5:08AM0.16m | 5:15PM0.27m | 5:32AM0.12m | 5:36PM0.23m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 278 | 214 | 152 | 149 | 116 | 112 | 302 | 171 | 406 | 590 | 590 | 696 | 885 | 834 | 946 | 2151 | 1697 | 1288 | 932 | 946 | 772 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | — | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 255 | 169 | 127 | 114 | 118 | 113 | 48 | 46 | 82 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 202 | 915 | 16 | — | 12 | 206 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 14 | 15 | 33 | 58 | 34 | 34 | 150 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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