Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 531 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a solid week of poor conditions ahead at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora. The first real chance of a wave worth paddling for doesn't show up until about a week from now, on Monday, July 27th, and even then it’s a marginal call. The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday morning, July 28th.
That Tuesday morning session is the clear winner. Swell is coming from the NW at 4ft with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some energy behind it. The combined energy reading is 305 (moderate), which is respectable for this spot. The wind is light and offshore from the E at 6 mph, which means clean, lined-up faces. It’s a reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, so the sets should keep coming. The water temp is sitting at 77°F, and that’s a whopping 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so forget the 3/2 wetsuit, you’ll be in boardies. Keep in mind, it’s a reef break, so watch the tide. Crowds are often here, so get there early for the best of it.
The following morning, Wednesday, July 29th, is worth a mention too. The swell drops to 3ft from the NW, but the wind is glass – 3 mph from the NW – and the energy is a weak 139. It’s not the day for barrels, but if you just want a clean, cruisy slide on a small wave, that’s your window.
Looking further out, there’s a brief flicker of life on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning stays glassy, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. The better bet is that afternoon with a cross-offshore breeze and a touch more energy at 142 (weak). It’s nothing to get excited about, but it’s surfable.
After that, the forecast fades back into small, choppy junk. The last decent window is Thursday, August 6th morning. The wind turns offshore from the E at 6 mph, giving you clean conditions for a tiny 3ft wave from the WNW. It’s ordinary, but if you’ve got a longboard, you might find a few fun ones.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday, July 28th morning is your best bet. The rest of the fortnight is mostly small and messy, with a few clean but small windows mixed in. It’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 34 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 9 | 188 | 230 | 528 | 515 | 407 | 246 | 183 | 469 | 469 | 416 | 305 | 268 | 196 | 138 | 112 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:35PM2.74m | 1:13AM2.67m | 1:48PM2.75m | 2:26AM2.70m | 2:52PM2.86m | 3:24AM2.81m | 3:43PM3.02m | 4:10AM2.97m | 4:26PM3.21m | 4:49AM3.12m | 5:03PM3.39m | 5:24AM3.26m | 5:37PM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM1.24m | 7:14AM1.27m | 7:55PM1.23m | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.10m | 9:48PM0.94m | 10:02AM0.93m | 10:31PM0.76m | 10:42AM0.75m | 11:09PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:45PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 34 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 183 | 469 | 469 | 416 | 305 | 268 | 196 | 138 | 112 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 188 | 230 | 528 | 515 | 407 | 246 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 200 | 37 | 540 | 326 | 18 | 18 | 630 | 151 | 151 | 592 | 18 | 151 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 7 | 0 | 200 | 22 |
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