
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora. Let's be straight with you: it's a bit of a rough run for the next week, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel if you're patient.
Right now, the situation is pretty grim. The water is warm, way warmer than normal for this time of year – we're talking 77°F and a massive anomaly of 7°F warmer. That's weird, but it doesn't help the waves. For the first few days, and honestly, for most of the first week, the surf is tiny and weak. The combined energy is barely registering, with values like 105 and 79, which is basically nothing. Plus, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, tearing up what little bump there is. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. We're looking at a solid 4-5 days of nothing worth paddling out for.
Things start to show a pulse on Sunday, July 27th. A new swell arrives, pushing chest to head high at 6ft from the NW, and the energy jumps to 508 – that's a solid, moderate push. The period is a clean 9 seconds, which is decent. The morning on the 27th is the best of that little burst, with a light cross-onshore wind. It's still a bit messy, but it's rideable.
Now, the real standout. The morning of Tuesday, July 28th is the one to circle. The swell holds at a solid 5ft from the NW, energy is still a punchy 416, and the period is a nice 10 seconds. But the key here is the wind: it's glassy. Dead flat, offshore wind from the NE at only 3 mph. This is your window. The waves will be clean and lined up. It's a shame it's a Tuesday, but if you can get out there, that's the best session of the entire 16-day outlook.
The following morning, Wednesday, July 29th, is also worth a mention. The swell is still 5ft from the NW, with a clean offshore wind from the East at 6 mph. It'll be a bit smaller than Tuesday, but still clean and fun. After that, the swell slowly fades away into the first week of August, with small, weak waves and annoying onshore winds returning. August 5th shows a tiny, glassy bump, but it's nothing to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Don't bother. The best bet by a long shot is the morning of July 28th at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora (reef). It's not a massive swell, but the glassy conditions and clean lines will make it the best on offer. The morning of the 29th is a solid backup. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or both.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 68 | 85 | 36 | 26 | 77 | 37 | 25 | 61 | 25 | 16 | 106 | 212 | 669 | 230 | 167 | 145 | 285 | 508 | 554 | 489 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:31AM2.99m | 10:55PM2.98m | 11:27AM2.83m | 11:58PM2.77m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.02m | 5:33PM1.14m | 6:05AM1.20m | 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 | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | N 6 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
93 | 68 | 85 | 36 | 9 | 77 | 37 | 25 | 61 | 25 | 16 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 | 48 | 285 | 508 | 554 | 489 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 10 | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — |
12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 33 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 106 | 212 | 669 | 230 | 167 | 145 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 91 | 22 | 1 | 200 | 22 | 1 | 586 | 22 | 439 | 910 | 307 | 603 | 624 | 317 | 307 | 492 | 18 | 18 | 91 | 0 |
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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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