
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a tease, with a long stretch of nothing to get excited about before a serious pulse of energy shows up way down the line.
We’re looking at a whole heap of days with tiny, weak surf and onshore winds crashing the party. The water is sitting at a balmy 76°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, but it won't make the small waves any better. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often below 100 (around 40), meaning there’s just no push in the water. The first week is basically a write-off for any kind of proper session.
Thursday the 10th brings a tiny pulse of 3 ft from the NW, but it’s wrapped in onshores and the energy is still weak at 125. The wind just won’t play ball. Saturday the 12th morning actually goes glassy, with 2 ft from the WNW, which is clean but tiny – just about enough for a longboard if you're desperate. Monday the 14th sees the swell drop to a miserable 0.3 ft, and it stays flat and onshore until the end of the week.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. We’ve got a solid groundswell on the horizon. Tuesday the 22nd of July is the one to circle on the calendar. The Wednesday morning of the 22nd is the absolute standout. We’re looking at a clean, glassy 8 ft swell from the WNW, and the energy is cranking at a massive 1117 – that’s proper power. This is an expert-only wave at that size. The period is a standard 9 seconds, so it’ll have some punch but won’t be too drawn-out. With glassy conditions and that size, this reef break could be firing. The wind is forecast to come right around for the morning, which is a gift for the experienced crew.
Before that, there’s a bit of a pre-show on Monday the 21st. The afternoon brings a 6 ft swell from the WNW with energy up at 444, but it’s onshore again and messy.
So the long and short of it is: suffer through the small, onshore junk for the next week and a half. You’re looking at a solid 10-day gap of poor to unsurfable conditions. But if you’re a competent charger, the morning of Wednesday the 22nd is a serious proposition. It's still a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but right now, that’s the only real standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 |
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27 | 53 | 85 | 94 | 78 | 75 | 125 | 73 | 77 | 60 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 61 | 47 | 33 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:29PM3.09m | 12:10PM2.99m | 00:41AM3.08m | 1:22PM3.08m | 1:57AM3.16m | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:07AM3.32m | 3:34PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.50m | 4:31PM3.75m | 5:04AM3.66m | 5:23PM3.96m | 5:55AM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.96m | 5:51AM0.86m | 6:21PM0.95m | 6:59AM0.85m | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.25m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | |
— | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
11 | 53 | 85 | 94 | 78 | 75 | 125 | 73 | 77 | 39 | 11 | 61 | 55 | 61 | 23 | 33 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
27 | 5 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | 37 | 60 | 51 | 4 | — | — | 47 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 13 | — | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 7 | W 7 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | 16 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 523 | 37 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 37 | 4 | 91 | 408 | 391 | 578 | 362 | 374 |
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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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