
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next couple of weeks at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a real quiet start, then a bit of a pulse, but nothing that’s gonna have you phoning in sick. The water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a real treat if you’re paddling out.
The first few days are pretty bleak. Friday the 10th is a write-off with tiny, weak swell and onshore wind. We're looking at a 2ft swell from the WNW with a short 9-second period, and the combined energy is a measly 68. That’s weak. Saturday the 11th isn’t much better, though the morning has a slight cross-offshore breeze that’ll clean it up a bit for the tiny 2ft waves. The energy nudges up to 102, but it’s still pretty ordinary. Sunday morning the 12th is the first real chance for a sneaky session. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive, but the swell is still only 2ft and the energy has dropped back to 65. You’ll be scratching for scraps, but at least it’ll be clean.
From Monday the 13th through to Friday the 17th, it’s pretty much a dead zone. The swell drops right off, with heights barely cracking 2ft and periods as low as 4 to 5 seconds. The energy readings are in the teens, which is just pathetic. Onshore winds are a constant problem. This is a real gap in the action.
We finally get a pulse on Saturday the 18th. The morning looks promising – a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 7-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy jumps to 118, which is moderate. That’s the best it’s been in a week. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze, but the swell builds to 4ft and energy hits 178. Sunday the 19th morning is also glassy with a 3ft swell, but the energy is back down to 90. These are really the only two standouts in the whole window, and they’re still just “surfable” rather than epic.
After that, it’s back to a long run of poor conditions. The swell picks up a bit towards the end of the month, with Thursday the 24th seeing a 6ft swell in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon from the WNW, with energy readings of 359 and 396. That’s serious energy, but it’s all coming with onshore or cross-onshore winds, so the quality will be blown out. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a messy windswell. For a reef break like this, that’s not great. This is really only for the experienced crew who don’t mind a battle. The 25th looks cleaner with a cross-offshore breeze and a 2ft NW swell, but the energy is still moderate at 168.
Overall, don’t get your hopes up. The best windows are the glassy mornings on the 12th, 18th, and 19th, but the swell is small. If you’re a beginner, the 6ft and 7ft days on the 24th are well over your head, and the wind makes it ugly anyway. For the experienced, the 24th afternoon might offer some power, but it’s a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 76 | 73 | 65 | 60 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 41 | 64 | 59 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:22PM3.08m | 1:57AM3.16m | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:07AM3.32m | 3:34PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.50m | 4:31PM3.75m | 5:04AM3.66m | 5:23PM3.96m | 5:55AM3.75m | 6:12PM4.09m | 6:42AM3.77m | 6:59PM4.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.25m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.14m | 00:22AM-0.09m | 12:35PM0.09m | 1:09AM-0.07m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
56 | 76 | 73 | 65 | 46 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 38 | 64 | 59 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | W 10 |
9 | 10 | 6 | 37 | 60 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 19 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | W 14 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | N 6 |
3 | — | 2 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 91 | 9 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 616 | 223 | 91 | 91 | 391 | 415 | 494 | 527 | 540 | 667 | 529 | 615 | 776 | 529 |
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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.
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