Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Bora Bora sea temperature is
25.1° C
3.7° 

Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 1.5m 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so the first thing to say is that the first few days are pretty grim. You’re lookin’ at a real dry spell from now until about the end of the month. The swell is small, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, clockin’ in at 77°, which is over five degrees above the long-term average. That’s very unusual.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have some small swell, but the wind is messy on Monday. Tuesday morning, though, is where we finally get a little life. The 28th of July, Tuesday morning, we’ve got a 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period and a clean, offshore breeze from the east. The combined energy is moderate at 362. It’s a small wave, but it’ll be clean and fun on this reef. The afternoon holds up too, with a 4ft NW swell and a cross-offshore wind. This is the best we’ve got in the first week.

After that, it drops right off. From Wednesday the 29th all the way through to Saturday the 8th of August, it’s a proper flat spell. We’re talkin’ tiny waves, mostly cross-onshore winds, and energy readings that barely get into triple digits. A couple of days in early August, the swell is so small and the wind is so bad, it’s not even worth paddling out. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 8th with a 2ft NW swell and glassy conditions, but the energy is still weak at 99, and it’s not gonna get ya heart racin’.

Now, the real standout in the whole 16-day window is Sunday the 9th of August. That morning looks bloody promising. We’re talkin’ a 5ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is completely glassy from the east. The combined energy is a solid 412, so there’s some proper push behind it. This is a reef break, so it’ll handle that long-period groundswell well. The wind is calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. This is your best chance for a real session. The afternoon turns a bit average with cross-onshore wind, so get out there early.

Monday the 10th of August shows a bit more size, with a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is onshore from the west, and the energy is strong at 500. That’s gettin’ into the size where it’s not for beginners, and the onshore wind will make it choppy. It’s a bit of a messy one.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. Tuesday the 28th of July gives you a clean, small window, but the real day to circle on the calendar is Sunday the 9th of August. That morning will be the best of the bunch. You’ll be chasing that glassy, 5ft NW groundswell. Just be ready for the crowds, as this spot can get busy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 37°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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2
2
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.7
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
1
NW
8
1
NW
7
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
459
425
362
284
213
166
135
93
58
100
57
33
32
56
56
129
104
63
76
40
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
ESE
5
E
10
N
20
WSW
5
WNW
15
NW
15
W
5
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
SW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:26PM3.21m
4:49AM3.12m
5:03PM3.39m
5:24AM3.26m
5:37PM3.54m
5:57AM3.36m
6:10PM3.65m
6:29AM3.42m
6:42PM3.71m
7:01AM3.45m
7:14PM3.71m
7:33AM3.44m
7:47PM3.66m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.93m
10:31PM0.76m
10:42AM0.75m
11:09PM0.59m
11:19AM0.59m
11:45PM0.45m
11:53AM0.47m
00:19AM0.35m
12:26PM0.39m
00:52AM0.31m
12:59PM0.37m
1:25AM0.31m
1:33PM0.40m
1:59AM0.36m
rain showers
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clear
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6:48
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
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9:35
9:34
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:29
9:28
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Temp °C
20
20
20
25
35
37
23
24
22
21
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21
21
21
21
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21
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22
Feels °C
21
20
20
25
33
34
24
24
21
23
22
21
22
21
22
22
19
20
22
21
21
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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).

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