Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 836 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but things are building towards a proper weekend session. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, so if you're itching for a paddle, you'll have to wait. The real standout window is shaping up for Sunday the 30th.
Right now, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off. Tiny, weak swell with nothing to get excited about. Saturday the 29th morning shows a bit of life with 5.6ft of WNW swell at 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the east. The energy is moderate (469), and it's clean, but it's not the best of the run.
The pick of the forecast is Sunday morning, the 30th of August. We've got a solid 6.2ft of NW swell rolling in, with a period of 11 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, with real energy (836) behind it. The wind is offshore from the east, so it's going to be clean. This is the one to circle. The longer period means it'll have some punch and shape, but at a reef break like this, that's a good thing. It's not for the groms though – anything over 5ft is getting into intermediate territory, and this is pushing 6.2ft.
Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st get messy again with onshore winds, but Wednesday morning the 2nd might offer a small, clean window if you're desperate. The following week is a mixed bag, with a few clean mornings but nothing that matches the Sunday swell. The 11th of September has a big 8.2ft swell forecast, but it's onshore, making it a raw, powerful beast for experts only, and likely a mess.
For the first break, the water temperature isn't mentioned, so I can't comment on any anomaly there. But overall, the best surf on offer is that Sunday morning session. Get on it.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 31 | 17 | 24 | 89 | 202 | 213 | 339 | 469 | 293 | 338 | 836 | 592 | 407 | 330 | 524 | 592 | 384 | 321 | 252 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:59AM3.34m | 5:10PM3.65m | 5:29AM3.50m | 5:41PM3.80m | 6:00AM3.62m | 6:13PM3.88m | 6:31AM3.68m | 6:45PM3.89m | 7:04AM3.68m | 7:19PM3.81m | 7:38AM3.61m | 7:56PM3.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.50m | 10:54AM0.49m | 11:18PM0.31m | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:50PM0.17m | 11:59AM0.21m | 00:22AM0.10m | 12:31PM0.16m | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:06PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 8:52 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 202 | 213 | 339 | 469 | 293 | 338 | 836 | 592 | 407 | 330 | 524 | 592 | 384 | 321 | 252 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 24 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 166 | 37 | 200 | 18 | 91 | 3 | 0 | 91 | 3 | 0 | 91 | 18 | 18 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 |
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