Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. 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+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on Ilbaritz – Bora Bora. This reef break's got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper pulse of groundswell coming if you're willing to wait it out. The water is sitting at a toasty 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat.
Right now, there’s nothing on offer for the first day. The first real chance to paddle out is Sunday morning, the 30th of August. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NE. The combined energy is moderate at (412). It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun on the reef early.
Sunday afternoon goes downhill quick as the wind swings NW and picks up, turning it choppy. Monday the 31st is a write-off with cross-onshore winds and a choppy mess, even with a bit more size at 6ft to 6ft.
Tuesday morning the 1st of September brings a welcome shift. The wind turns offshore from the E at a light 6 mph, cleaning up that 5ft WNW swell. The period is a solid 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (392). This will be your classic Bora Bora morning glass-off.
The standout window arrives on Saturday the 5th of September. That morning, a solid 7ft groundswell from the NW with a long 13-second period rolls in. The combined energy is strong at (1339). The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. This is prime for experienced surfers – that’s a proper pulse hitting the reef, and those long gaps between sets will make the paddle out a bit easier. By afternoon the wind swings onshore, so get on it early.
Sunday the 6th is a nice follow-up. A smaller 4ft NW groundswell but with clean offshore 6 mph winds from the E. Good energy (371) and a clean morning session on offer.
The following week gets patchy. There’s a big lump of swell on Wednesday the 9th of September – a 10ft NW groundswell at 12 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (2074). But the wind is onshore from the WSW, making it a choppy, blown-out beast. That’s one for the tow crew only, or maybe the kites.
Then on Saturday the 12th of September, we see another promising window. A 5ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period, combined energy of (651), and glassy wind from the NE in the morning. That’s a very solid session on the cards.
The real long-range standout, though, is Monday the 14th of September. A 8ft NW groundswell with a solid 11-second period, combined energy soaring to (1171). The wind is light offshore from the E at only 3 mph. This is another excellent call for experienced surfers, with clean lines and a lot of power hitting the reef. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but the recipe looks delicious.
For the beginner crew, keep to the mornings under 5ft. Anything over that and the reef gets a bit gnarly.
Overall, the best of the 16-day window is clearly Saturday the 5th and that Monday the 14th of September. Get your skis ready for those two.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 412 | 294 | 268 | 535 | 678 | 592 | 392 | 341 | 230 | 123 | 80 | 53 | 28 | 110 | 118 | 82 | 343 | 652 | 1339 | 1240 | 778 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 9:59AM3.06m | 10:42PM2.90m | 11:21AM2.90m | 00:20AM2.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:17PM0.92m | 4:53AM1.11m | 5:44PM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 412 | 294 | 268 | 535 | 678 | 592 | 392 | 341 | 230 | 123 | 80 | 53 | 28 | 110 | 118 | 82 | 343 | 652 | 1339 | 1240 | 778 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — |
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) | 0 | 151 | 18 | 18 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 50 | 91 | 19 | 140 | 91 | 13 | 0 | 91 | 0 |
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