
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (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 8AM. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
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 on the table for the coming weeks at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora.
We've got a bit of a slow start across the next few days. The overall pattern is pretty quiet for the first week, with only small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds messing things up. It's not looking like a good time to paddle out until we get into the second week.
The first real standout is shaping up for Wednesday morning, July 29th. The wind is forecast to be glassy, which is a major positive, leaving the surface clean. The swell will be coming from the NW at 4ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (384). This is an intermediate-level reef break, and with the glassy conditions, it should be a good session. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Then, Thursday morning, July 30th looks like a repeat performance. Again, glassy offshore winds, clean 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and moderate energy (348). It’s essentially a carbon copy of the previous day, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Moving into the first week of August, Sunday morning, August 2nd is another potential standout. The winds are glassy again, and the swell is 5ft from the NW with a 10-second period showing strong energy (433). This is getting a bit bigger, but still manageable for intermediates.
Also keep an eye on Monday morning, August 3rd. The wind is glassy, with a smaller 4ft NW swell, but the energy is still moderate (241). It’s a promising option for a clean, less crowded morning.
The rest of the period is mostly a mix of poor surf or marginal conditions with cross-onshore winds, so those glassy mornings are the clear targets. Don't bother with the afternoons – the wind turns onshore and chops things up.
Alright, stay safe out there and check the tides.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
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8 | 7 | 20 | 51 | 62 | 105 | 143 | 77 | 96 | 108 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 50 | 38 | 48 | 34 | 41 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:30PM3.83m | 8:57AM3.39m | 9:15PM3.56m | 9:43AM3.19m | 10:03PM3.26m | 10:31AM2.99m | 10:55PM2.98m | 11:27AM2.83m | 11:58PM2.77m | 12:35PM2.74m | 1:13AM2.67m | 1:48PM2.75m | 2:26AM2.70m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.47m | 3:25AM0.51m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:12AM0.78m | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.02m | 5:33PM1.14m | 6:05AM1.20m | 6:43PM1.24m | 7:14AM1.27m | 7:55PM1.23m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
3 | 3 | 7 | 51 | 62 | 105 | 143 | 77 | 96 | 108 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 50 | 38 | 48 | 34 | 41 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 4 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 4 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 |
8 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 8 | — | W 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 7 | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 707 | 574 | 468 | 22 | 47 | 91 | 18 | 47 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 22 | 65 | 256 | 22 | 37 | 586 | 529 |
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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).
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