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) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 908 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| 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) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
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 Bora Bora has in store for us.
The water is running at a balmy 75°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real treat, very unusual warmth. It’s going to feel like a bath out there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things kick into gear from this Saturday morning. The first real standout is Saturday the 29th of August at Ilbaritz - Bora Bora. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the WNW, but the real magic is the glassy conditions from that light easterly breeze. The wave energy is pumping in at a solid moderate-to-strong (612), and with that exposed reef break setup, it’s going to be holding the swell really well. This is the pick of the first week by a long shot—just be aware that this spot can draw a crowd, so you’ll want to be on it early.
Sunday the 30th of August morning is also looking very tidy. It drops slightly to 5ft from the NW, but that period is up to a long 11 seconds and the wind is glassy again from the east. Energy is still strong (561). It’s a slightly smaller, cleaner version of Saturday. Very good.
Monday the 31st of August morning stays in the game with a 5ft NW swell and complete calm, glassy conditions. Energy is moderate (338). It’s good, clean fun.
After that, Tuesday and Wednesday are pretty average with onshore winds and dropping size. The water stays clean, but the waves get a bit ugly.
Now, if you’re holding out for something special, keep an eye on Saturday the 5th of September. That morning looks like a beauty. We’ve got 5ft from the NW, but the period stretches out to a very long 12 seconds—proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, which will clean the reef right up. The combined energy is strong (700). This is the other standout of the window, though it’s more than a week out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Sunday the 6th of September morning also has potential with 5ft, a 12-second period, and glassy ESE winds. Energy is still strong (661).
After that, the surf drops off into the second week with much smaller, weaker swell and onshore winds. A few mornings in early September offer glassy conditions but only knee-to-waist high waves at best. Tuesday the 8th onwards is flat and poor.
So the real action is this Saturday and Sunday, with a possible gem on the 5th of September. Don't sleep on the weekend.
Stay frothy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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 kJ | 247 | 300 | 500 | 612 | 331 | 346 | 561 | 415 | 300 | 338 | 486 | 549 | 384 | 290 | 230 | 194 | 153 | 44 | 95 | 44 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | 11:26AM0.32m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 247 | 300 | 500 | 612 | 331 | 346 | 561 | 415 | 300 | 338 | 486 | 549 | 384 | 290 | 230 | 194 | 153 | 30 | 95 | 44 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 91 | 3 | 0 | 91 | 3 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 13 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 594 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 15 |
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