Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora.

We've got a bit of a slow start across the next few days. The overall pattern is pretty quiet for the first week, with only small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds messing things up. It's not looking like a good time to paddle out until we get into the second week.

The first real standout is shaping up for Wednesday morning, July 29th. The wind is forecast to be glassy, which is a major positive, leaving the surface clean. The swell will be coming from the NW at 4ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (384). This is an intermediate-level reef break, and with the glassy conditions, it should be a good session. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Then, Thursday morning, July 30th looks like a repeat performance. Again, glassy offshore winds, clean 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and moderate energy (348). It’s essentially a carbon copy of the previous day, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Moving into the first week of August, Sunday morning, August 2nd is another potential standout. The winds are glassy again, and the swell is 5ft from the NW with a 10-second period showing strong energy (433). This is getting a bit bigger, but still manageable for intermediates.

Also keep an eye on Monday morning, August 3rd. The wind is glassy, with a smaller 4ft NW swell, but the energy is still moderate (241). It’s a promising option for a clean, less crowded morning.

The rest of the period is mostly a mix of poor surf or marginal conditions with cross-onshore winds, so those glassy mornings are the clear targets. Don't bother with the afternoons – the wind turns onshore and chops things up.

Alright, stay safe out there and check the tides.

Rusty.

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