Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the imperial rundown.
So, Bora Bora’s got a decent run of surf starting Friday the 28th of August. The water’s sitting at 75°, which is a good five and a half degrees warmer than it should be for this time of year – real noticeable when you’re padding out.
First action is Friday afternoon at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora, a reef break. A 6ft swell from the WNW with a short 8-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. The energy’s moderate (374), but it’s a bit messy with that wind, so not the pick of the window.
Now, Saturday the 29th is where it gets good. Early morning, glassy conditions with an ESE offshore breeze, and the swell holds at 6ft from the WNW, period up to 9 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 584 – you’re looking at good, clean lines. That’s the standout. By afternoon the wind swings cross-shore and it gets tricky with the tide, so get out there early.
Sunday the 30th morning is another beauty – glassy again, wind from the east, and the swell has a longer 11-second period from the NW, energy at 593. This is the other top session of the whole outlook. A reef break with that long period, it’s gonna set up nice along the reef. Afternoon gets choppy and onshore, so morning only.
Monday the 31st morning keeps the good run going – clean, glassy, 5ft from the NW, 9-second period, energy at 345. It’s the last of the really clean mornings before things fade. Tuesday the 1st of September is also a decent morning session, similar size and clean conditions.
Then we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th morning, the swell drops under 3ft, and energy is weak – 120 down to 46. It’s small and ordinary. Friday the 4th morning gets a clean offshore wind but it’s only 3ft, so just a fun little wave if you’re keen.
That small, ordinary pattern holds through the weekend and into the start of the second week. The 5th and 6th of September show a bump up to 4ft on Sunday the 6th, but the wind is onshore from the west at 12 mph – a choppy mess. Not worth it.
The next real chance is Monday the 7th of September morning. Offshore wind from the east, 4ft from the NW, 10-second period, energy at 267 – clean little runner, but it’s a one-off. After that, Tuesday the 8th is back to nothing.
Look, the best of the bunch is Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th mornings – glassy, good energy, and a clean WNW/NW swell at a nice height for intermediates. Get in the water early. Crowds are likely at this spot, so expect company on those mornings.
There’s another flicker on Friday the 11th of September – a late-breaking pulse of 6ft from the WNW with a short 7-second period, but the wind drops to glass and offshore – clean but short-period. Worth a look if you’re still around. By Saturday the 12th it fades back to small.
Overall, don’t expect a solid two weeks. The real quality is in the first four days, then a long wait until the 11th.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
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374 | 648 | 584 | 331 | 339 | 593 | 407 | 281 | 345 | 557 | 604 | 392 | 327 | 242 | 120 | 80 | 64 | 60 | 49 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:16AM3.47m | 8:38PM3.43m | 9:01AM3.28m | 9:30PM3.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.60m | 3:13PM0.69m | 3:42AM0.87m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
374 | 648 | 584 | 331 | 339 | 593 | 407 | 281 | 345 | 557 | 604 | 392 | 327 | 242 | 120 | 80 | 64 | 60 | 49 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 3 | 0 | 91 | 3 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 359 | 3 |
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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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