Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Bora Bora surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m 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 1.1m 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) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, with a look at what’s comin’ for Ilbaritz - Bora Bora.
First off, straight up, the next week and a half look pretty bleak. You’re lookin’ at a solid 10-day stretch of poor surf conditions, with swell barely grabbin’ a foot – mostly 0.7ft to 3ft – and onshore or cross-onshore winds messin’ things up. The water’s a balmy 77°, which is 7° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s very unusual. Feels like bathwater, but not much else to get excited about. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the 20s to 80s range, so no grunt at all.
The first real flicker of hope comes on the morning of Tuesday, July 28th. A bit of a pulse pushes through with 5ft swell from the NW, period at 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 349. It’s still marginal thanks to cross-shore winds, but the sets might have a bit of shape. The morning of Wednesday, July 29th, is similar – 5ft NW swell, 10-second period, 416 energy, and a light cross-shore breeze. That’s the cleanest it’ll be all week, but still not a standout.
The best on offer, and I mean the only real highlight, is the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with 3ft swell from the NW. The swell period is shorter at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit bumpy, but glassy conditions are a major positive. The energy is still weak at 86, but you’ll get a few clean, rideable waves if you’re patient. The break is a reef, fairly consistent, and exposed to the west – so this NW swell is right on the money. Be ready for crowds, though, as it’s often packed.
So, you’ve got a long wait with a lot of nothing. The glassy Sunday morning is the one to aim for, but it’s a long way out. Forecasts can change, though. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | 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 5 | N 5 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 10 | 20 | 46 | 83 | 102 | 121 | 77 | 75 | 88 | 50 | 37 | 66 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:52PM2.86m | 3:24AM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | 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 | NW 9 | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 46 | 83 | 102 | 121 | 77 | 75 | 88 | 50 | 37 | 66 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | NW 7 | — | NW 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 20 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 11 | — | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 11 | W 8 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | WSW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 669 | 1058 | 22 | 6 | 91 | 37 | 15 | 91 | 22 | 7 | 91 | 22 | 37 | 200 | 37 | 193 | 564 | 529 | 894 | 1155 | 625 |
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