Surf Forecasts:
Boucau surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boucau this week:
The surf forecast for Boucau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boucau in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boucau over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Boucau over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this stretch ain’t looking like a classic. We’ve got a real slow start, and the first decent chance to get wet doesn’t really show up until the 7th of August. Even then, it’s not a barnburner. The water’s sitting at 76°, which is a good chunk warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a summer bath.
The best bet in the whole window is the morning of Friday the 7th. It’s not big, with swell around 2ft out of the NW, but the wind is dead glassy – that’s a major win. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly, not a whole lot of push, but it’ll be clean. The combined energy is a weak 56 (moderate wave energy), so don’t expect any power. This is a beginner-friendly size, but the lack of punch means it’s more about cruising than tearing.
The other morning that’s worth a mention is Tuesday the 11th. Again, a tiny 2ft NW swell, but with glassy conditions from the WNW wind. The period is an 8 seconds, still short, but the combined energy is 71 (moderate wave energy). It’s the same story: clean, small, and for the patient surfer.
Now, later in the run, things get a little more interesting on the 18th of August. The swell bumps up to 4ft out of the NW – that’s the biggest we see. The combined energy jumps to 186 (moderate wave energy), so there’s a bit more juice. But the wind is going to mess it up – it’s cross-on from the NW, making it choppy. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s stormy, messy stuff. For the advanced crew at Boucau, it might be worth a look if you’re keen, but it’s not a standout.
For the rest of the days, we’re looking at tiny surf and onshore winds. The 17th of August has a pulse of 3ft but with strong onshore wind at 16 mph and rain – that’s a write-off. The crowds at Boucau can be *sometimes* an issue, and on a clean day, it’ll be busy. But honestly, this is a period where the kites might have more fun than the paddle crew.
Stay patient, and check back in a few days – the long-range hints at a bit more size, but it’s a long way out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 109 | 82 | 47 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 68 | 79 | 90 | 83 | 83 | 78 | 69 | 43 | 70 | 33 | 33 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:34AM3.43m | 11:09PM3.42m | 11:49AM3.35m | 00:34AM3.32m | 1:13PM3.40m | 1:58AM3.38m | 2:28PM3.57m | 3:08AM3.54m | 3:31PM3.82m | 4:06AM3.74m | 4:24PM4.07m | 4:55AM3.92m | 5:12PM4.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM1.49m | 5:33AM1.56m | 6:11PM1.57m | 6:51AM1.63m | 7:41PM1.53m | 8:17AM1.58m | 9:05PM1.34m | 9:32AM1.39m | 10:11PM1.08m | 10:30AM1.16m | 11:04PM0.84m | 11:19AM0.96m | 11:51PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 115 | 109 | 82 | 47 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 68 | 79 | 90 | 83 | 83 | 78 | 69 | 43 | 70 | 33 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 12 | NW 5 | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | — | W 11 | — | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 9 | 4 | 33 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WNW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 630 | 43 | 803 | 497 | 43 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 64 | 95 | 12 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 58 |
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The above surf forecast table for Boucau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boucau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boucau 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 (Boucau) 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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