Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with NW 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 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same deal, but in feet and miles. For Ilbaritz - Bora Bora, we’re looking at a 16-day stretch that’s mostly a bummer. The water’s about 76°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year. The first few days are a total write-off – Wednesday the 5th has 2ft NW swell, short period, weak energy (58), and a cross-shore wind. Not worth getting wet. The first real chance comes Thursday morning the 6th: 3ft NW swell, 8-second period, light cross-off wind, clean conditions, and moderate energy (126). It’s surfable but ordinary. Friday morning the 7th goes glassy, 2ft NW swell, but the period drops to 7 seconds (55 energy). Small but clean. Monday the 10th morning is glassy with 2ft NW swell, 9-second period, 86 energy. Tuesday the 11th morning is also glassy, 3ft NW swell, 9-second period, moderate energy (110). These are the cleanest windows. The one standout for size is Saturday the 15th afternoon: 4ft NW swell, 10-second period, strong energy (304). But the wind is cross-on at 15 km/h, making it choppy. For a reef, that’s a letdown. The optimum swell direction is W, and this is NW, so it’s off-angle. The rest of the second week is small, weak, and often onshore. Monday the 17th morning is glassy with 2ft NW swell, but energy is weak (49). After that, it’s back to onshore winds. The swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s not too big for beginners, but the quality is poor. For experts, there’s nothing heavy. The reef and the 10-second period on the 15th might give some shape, but the wind ruins it. This stretch looks more like a kite-surfing session on the windy afternoons. Pick the glassy mornings for clean, small waves. The best on offer is Saturday the 15th for size, but it’s messy. It’s a lean run, but it won’t stay poor forever. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 88 | 115 | 109 | 82 | 46 | 35 | 32 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 60 | 53 | 81 | 92 | 95 | 106 | 108 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:53PM3.21m | 10:24AM3.04m | 10:56PM3.03m | 11:36AM2.95m | 00:20AM2.92m | 1:03PM2.97m | 1:51AM2.98m | 2:25PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.18m | 3:31PM3.46m | 4:06AM3.43m | 4:25PM3.77m | 4:56AM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM0.76m | 4:09AM0.80m | 4:37PM0.91m | 5:14AM0.97m | 5:53PM1.00m | 6:34AM1.05m | 7:20PM0.94m | 7:56AM0.96m | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:04AM0.74m | 9:41PM0.43m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:34PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 88 | 115 | 109 | 82 | 46 | 35 | 32 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 37 | 60 | 53 | 81 | 92 | 95 | 106 | 108 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 4 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 545 | 634 | 709 | 616 | 348 | 1 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 22 |
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