Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Bora Bora sea temperature is
25.1° C
4.7° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is a tough one to call. Let me be straight with you – the forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days is looking pretty bleak. There’s a massive gap here with no real surf to get excited about.

We’re in a classic lull. The water temp is sitting at 77°F, which is a solid 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual and feels more like a bath than the ocean. But that’s where the good news ends.

For the first whole week, from Wednesday the 15th of July right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s just tiny, weak, and messy. We’re looking at poor surf conditions day after day. Swell heights are hovering around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, coming from the NW or NNW, but with periods so short – 4 to 9 seconds – there’s just no push or shape. The combined energy is weak, reading between 13 and 31, which is basically nothing. The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is trashing what little ripple there is. There’s one morning on Saturday the 18th that goes glassy, but the swell is only 2 ft with a period of 5 seconds – it’s flat, mate. We’re looking at an 8-day stretch with no recommendations.

Then we get to Monday the 20th, and finally, a little pulse shows up. The Monday morning sees a bump to 4 ft from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy climbs to 111 (moderate). But it’s still onshore wind from the WNW, so it’s going to be a bumpy, choppy mess. That’s the story for the next few days – small waves and poor wind.

The real standout, if you can even call it that, is Saturday the 25th of July. The swell picks up to 7 ft in the morning from the WNW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 361 (strong). That’s the biggest we’ll see, but it’s an onshore wind from the W at 12 mph. At 7 ft, it’s getting into expert territory, and with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. This is a reef break, so it needs clean conditions to shine, and it won’t get them. It’s also fairly consistent, but crowds are often here, so you’d be battling for a piece of a messy wave.

After that, the swell fades again into the last week of July, with small, weak waves and mostly cross-onshore winds. The 30th has a long period of 10 seconds, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7 ft. Not worth a paddle.

Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those bigger, windier days. For now, keep your board in the bag. Conditions can change, but right now, there’s nothing to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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43
143
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50
Wind (km/h)
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W
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
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10
NW
10
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15
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15
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25
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15
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High Tide
6:12PM4.09m
6:42AM3.77m
6:59PM4.11m
7:28AM3.70m
7:45PM4.02m
8:13AM3.57m
8:30PM3.83m
8:57AM3.39m
9:15PM3.56m
9:43AM3.19m
10:03PM3.26m
10:31AM2.99m
10:55PM2.98m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.14m
00:22AM-0.09m
12:35PM0.09m
1:09AM-0.07m
1:21PM0.14m
1:55AM0.06m
2:06PM0.27m
2:40AM0.26m
2:52PM0.47m
3:25AM0.51m
3:40PM0.70m
4:12AM0.78m
4:32PM0.94m
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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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