
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for Bora Bora.
Alright, to be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 75°F (much warmer than normal for this time of year), but that’s about the only thing that’s pumping. We’ve got a long dry spell here. The first real surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until Saturday the 18th of July, so we’re talking a solid week and a half of small, messy, or onshore junk.
Let’s run through the options. It starts with Ilbaritz (Bora Bora). This spot is a reef break, fairly consistent, exposed to the west. For the first week of July, from Sunday the 5th right through to the end of the second week, it’s mostly poor surf conditions. We’re seeing tiny swell, often less than 2ft, coming from the NW or WNW, with periods all over the place but mostly short. The winds are mostly cross-on or straight onshore, with some cross-shore and even glassy moments on the morning of Saturday the 11th, but the swell is just too weak with combined energy in the 60-130 range. It’s just not worth paddling out.
We then get a few mornings with a bit more push, like Tuesday the 14th morning with clean wind (cross-off), but the swell is still only around 3ft and the period is a short 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (131), but the quality is still described as ordinary.
Now, the one standout. Keep your eyes on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning session at Ilbaritz is where it’s at. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the NW with a solid 11-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the east, meaning it’ll be glassy and clean. The combined energy is a solid 302, which is moderate-to-strong. This is the best of the bunch by a long shot – smaller but clean, and with that offshore wind, it should be proper. Expect crowds to be a factor, it's often busy there. This is a real window for intermediate surfers to have some fun.
Later that same afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and jumps to 12 mph, the swell bumps up to 4ft, but the chop will ruin it. So, the morning is the only call.
After that, the models show a return to onshore winds and dropping quality through the 19th and 20th of July. So, there's a very narrow window on the 18th, but it’s about the only solid option in the whole 16-day run. It’s a bit of a wait, but it might just pay off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
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51 | 46 | 52 | 51 | 38 | 35 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 26 | 42 | 64 | 61 | 76 | 55 | 56 | 108 | 77 | 45 | 80 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:53PM3.35m | 9:20AM3.07m | 9:36PM3.26m | 10:08AM3.01m | 10:27PM3.17m | 11:04AM2.97m | 11:29PM3.09m | 12:10PM2.99m | 00:41AM3.08m | 1:22PM3.08m | 1:57AM3.16m | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:07AM3.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.73m | 3:10AM0.67m | 3:21PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.74m | 4:11PM0.90m | 4:48AM0.81m | 5:11PM0.96m | 5:51AM0.86m | 6:21PM0.95m | 6:59AM0.85m | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | |
— | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 28 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 5 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
15 | 17 | 52 | 51 | 15 | 35 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 42 | 64 | 61 | 76 | 55 | 56 | 108 | 77 | 45 | 80 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 5 | — | NW 9 | WNW 4 | N 4 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 3 | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 6 |
51 | 46 | 12 | — | 38 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 5 | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 |
36 | 15 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 22 | 0 | 56 | 19 | 4 | 793 | 37 | 447 | 527 | 22 | 41 | 115 | 22 | 49 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 166 | 3 | 242 |
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Information about the Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilbaritz - Bora Bora 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 (Ilbaritz - Bora Bora) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora is 3 km (2 miles) from Biarritz. If you plan a holiday in La Cote Basque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biarritz. Biarritz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











