Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 567 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora this week:
The surf forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles for ya. Let’s talk about Ilbaritz - Bora-Bora (a reef break, wide open to the west swell). Looking at the next 16 days, it’s a rough patch. The wind is mostly from the west, blowing onshore or cross-onshore, which is a real kick in the teeth for a spot that works best with clean conditions. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is about 7° warmer than it should be for this time of year – that’s very unusual, something you’ll feel the second you get in.
The first few days are a total loss. From Friday 24 July through Monday morning 27 July, it’s flat to tiny, with onshore wind and no quality. The one real standout comes Tuesday 28 July. That morning is glassy – wind from the east at only 3 mph – and we’ve got a 4ft NW groundswell (10-second period) with moderate energy (318). That’s a clean, reef-friendly head-high wave. Tuesday afternoon holds up with a cross-offshore breeze and 4ft sets. This is the day to call in sick for.
Wednesday 29 July morning is still glassy, but the swell drops to 3ft (166 energy). You’ll get waves, but you’ll be working for them. From Wednesday afternoon onward, the size fades and the wind turns crappy again. Thursday 30 July morning is glassy again but with only 3ft of swell and weak energy (98) – not enough to make a session memorable.
Friday 31 July morning has a clean offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, but the swell is tiny (2ft, 57 energy). It’s a longboard or small-wave toy session. From Saturday 1 August all the way to Saturday 8 August, the swell stays small – mostly under 3ft – with poor surf conditions, cross-onshore winds, and weak energy. There are a couple of clean moments (like the morning of 5 August with a 1ft, 13-second period swell and a cross-offshore breeze), but the size is so small it’s barely worth a mention. That 13-second period is a very long groundswell, but with only 95 energy, it’s a tease.
Bottom line: if you’re picking a day, make it Tuesday 28 July. That’s the one clean shot at some fun, lined-up reef waves. The rest of the two weeks is a long, flat, wind-blown slog. It’s a tough stretch for a place that’s usually more reliable, but hey, the next forecast could change everything.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 91 | 182 | 433 | 567 | 355 | 164 | 76 | 140 | 404 | 348 | 318 | 279 | 208 | 166 | 135 | 95 | 93 | 95 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 2:26AM2.70m | 2:52PM2.86m | 3:24AM2.81m | 3:43PM3.02m | 4:10AM2.97m | 4:26PM3.21m | 4:49AM3.12m | 5:03PM3.39m | 5:24AM3.26m | 5:37PM3.54m | 5:57AM3.36m | 6:10PM3.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:55PM1.23m | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.10m | 9:48PM0.94m | 10:02AM0.93m | 10:31PM0.76m | 10:42AM0.75m | 11:09PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:45PM0.45m | 11:53AM0.47m | 00:19AM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 35 | 37 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | N 5 | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 76 | 100 | 404 | 348 | 318 | 279 | 208 | 166 | 135 | 95 | 93 | 95 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 91 | 182 | 433 | 567 | 355 | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1144 | 45 | 18 | 307 | 151 | 151 | 627 | 19 | 18 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 161 |
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