Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a real quiet stretch. For the first week or so, we're looking at mostly tiny, weak swell with poor to ordinary conditions. The wave energy is barely registering, with values sitting between 18 and 67 (weak energy) for most of that time. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it's messy and small. There's a glimmer of glass on Saturday morning, the 18th, but the swell is only 2ft from the NW with a short period, so it's not doing much. Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell to kick things off.

The first real standout starts to show up on Friday, the 24th of July. The morning is the pick: a clean 7ft swell from the WNW with a short 8-second period, and light offshore winds from the ENE. The energy jumps right up to 539 (strong energy), which is a big jump. This is a bit of a lumpy, short-period swell, so it won't be the cleanest, but the offshore wind and the size will make it fun. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-shore breeze, so get in early.

The next run of good surf rolls in from Saturday, the 25th, through to Monday, the 27th. The swell drops back to the 3ft to 4ft range, but it's a much nicer, longer-period groundswell from the NW, with periods of 10 to 12 seconds. The energy is still solid (240 to 394, moderate energy). The mornings are mostly glassy or clean, especially Saturday and Monday mornings. This is the kind of clean, lined-up surf that suits the reef break here. Keep an eye on the tides, as the longer period can make it a bit straight at times on a reef, but with the light winds, it'll be quality.

The next big standout is Tuesday, the 28th of July. The morning session is looking excellent: a clean 5ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period, light offshore winds from the NNE, and energy at 507 (strong energy). The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but that morning window is the best on offer in the whole outlook.

The final few days at the end of July and into the 30th see the swell settle back to around 4ft to 5ft, with mostly glassy mornings. It's consistent, but not as stand-out as the 24th and 28th.

Overall, the best bet is the morning of Tuesday, 28th July, for the biggest, cleanest conditions. The 24th is a close second for a bit of size, but the wind is better on the 28th. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds are "often" a thing here, so expect company on those good days.

Rusty.

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