Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Bora Bora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Bora Bora sea temperature is
24.8° C
3.0° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Imperial Version

Alright, let’s get into it. The first week is a total bust. We’ve got a big gap from now until the 19th of August with nothing worth your time. Just tiny NW ripples, 0.7 ft to 3 ft, with cross-onshore breezes and wave energy that barely hits 62. It’s a slow start.

On the morning of Thursday the 20th of August, we get a little flicker. A clean 4 ft NW swell with an 11-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 281. It’s a nice window, but the wind goes cross-onshore by the afternoon.

Friday the 21st of August morning is your first real call. The swell is 5 ft from the NW, period at 10 seconds, and it’s glassy. The energy is solid at 444. That’s the cleanest it’s going to be in the first week.

The 22nd and 23rd offer some ordinary but surfable waves. The 22nd morning has a clean 3 ft NW swell with light offshore wind (158 energy), and the 23rd morning has a glassy 2 ft NW swell (74 energy).

Then it goes quiet again from the 24th to the 27th. The 28th of August Friday afternoon sees a jump to 8 ft from the WNW, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s messy.

Now, the big event. Saturday the 29th of August morning. This is for the experienced crew only. A massive 15 ft NW swell with a very long 14-second period, glassy conditions, and wave energy roaring at 7039. This is not for beginners. The long period will make the sets powerful and the reef at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora will be the place to be.

The 30th of August morning has a 8 ft NW swell that’s marginal, and the 31st is just a mess with 30 mph winds. The first of September is still lumpy.

Water temp is 25°, which is a full 3° warmer than normal, so you’ll be in a spring suit at most.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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7
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NNW
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0.4
NNW
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
17
45
12
9
6
51
233
293
579
513
475
465
235
176
175
91
33
18
Wind (km/h)
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5
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NNW
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NNW
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15
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10
SSW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:34PM3.53m
8:54AM3.28m
9:13PM3.21m
9:33AM3.04m
9:57PM2.89m
10:21AM2.81m
10:56PM2.63m
11:31AM2.63m
00:26AM2.48m
1:09PM2.59m
2:03AM2.54m
2:31PM2.73m
3:07AM2.71m
Low Tide
2:16PM0.38m
2:41AM0.52m
2:57PM0.65m
3:21AM0.82m
3:43PM0.94m
4:07AM1.12m
4:39PM1.21m
5:08AM1.36m
5:56PM1.38m
6:31AM1.47m
7:27PM1.38m
7:56AM1.39m
8:39PM1.22m
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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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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.

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