Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sitting at a balmy 74°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. The reef’s soaking up that extra warmth, and it’s a real treat.

Alright, the weekend kicks off proper on Sunday the 30th of August. We’ve got a clean, glassy start to the morning. The swell’s coming in from the WNW at 5ft, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 412. The wind is light from the NE, pretty much glass, so the reef will be super clean. That’s the pick of the first day. Sunday afternoon, though, the wind swings NW and picks up to 12 mph, putting a cross-on chop all over it. The waves get messy, so I’d be getting my session in first thing.

Monday the 31st, the swell bumps up a touch to 6ft from the WNW, but it’s a cross-on wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy’s moderate at 501, but the wind is just enough to ruffle the surface. It’s surfable but not special. The morning is the better bet, with the wind lighter.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a good one. The morning is clean, with a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. The swell is 5ft from the NW, with a 10-second period and moderate energy at 392. The cross-off wind will keep the faces nice and lined up. It’s a solid, fun session. The afternoon gets a bit choppy again as the wind turns onshore.

Wednesday the 2nd, the swell drops right off to 3ft from the NW. The morning is glassy but the energy is weak at 123. It’s tiny, but if you’ve got a log, you could have a quiet paddle. After that, the swell really fades, and from Thursday the 3rd through to the end of the first week, we’re looking at a flat spell. The waves are poor, with energy values dropping down to 47 and 82. It’s a bit of a write-off for a few days.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 5th of September, we’ve got a proper pulse. The morning is a standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NW, with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1463. The wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. This is excellent stuff for experienced surfers. The reef will have some real power and shape, but the long period means the sets will be clean and well-spaced, making it easier to get out back. 6ft on a reef like this with that energy is serious. This is the best on offer in the whole window.

Sunday the 6th of September, the swell backs off a bit to 5ft from the NW, with an 11-second period. The morning is another cracker – clean offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph, with moderate energy at 515. It’s still a very good session, just not as punchy as the Saturday.

After that, the swell drops away again. Monday the 7th into the middle of the week is small and poor. Tuesday the 8th has a brief window of glassy conditions with a 3ft WNW swell and a 12-second period, but the energy is only 288, so it’s a marginal session at best. The rest of the second week, from the 9th through to the 14th, is mostly flat, with onshore winds and rain. The waves are barely a ripple, with energy down in the 30s and 40s. It’s a quiet end to the outlook.

So, to sum it up: the absolute standout is Saturday the 5th of September. Get on that morning session. Sunday the 6th is next best. The rest of the time, you’ll be waiting for clean windows that are mostly small or blown out.

Rusty.

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