Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Edouard VII sea temperature is
24.9° C
3.1° 

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII this week:

The surf forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are flat out dismal. We’re talking a solid gap of no real surf worth paddling out for from now until the morning of Thursday, August 20th. It’s a slow start, no doubt.

The first real glimmer of hope comes Thursday morning, the 20th, at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. We’re looking at a clean 4 ft swell out of the NW, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a bit of groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a moderate 304. The wind is glassy, dead calm, so the face will be buttery smooth. The water is a notable 77°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a very unusual, pleasant surprise. This is probably the standout of the whole run, a real gem. The swell direction is dead on the optimum from the west, so this reef break should be handling it nicely. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you can count on a few.

Friday morning, the 21st, sees a bump up in size to 5 ft, but the wind is onshore and the forecast is marginal. The combined energy is strong at 475. But with the onshore wind, it’s gonna be a bit of a mess. Not the one.

The next real winner is Saturday morning, the 22nd. The swell drops back to a clean 4 ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 3 mph, so you’re looking at clean, lined-up waves. Combined energy is a solid 235. This is your second-best bet. The afternoon stays clean, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it’s still surfable, just not as perfect.

After that, the surf tapers off into the new week. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th offer small, glassy waves around 3 ft to 3 ft, but the energy is weak (101 and 89). You could get a fun little log out, but it’s not gonna blow your mind.

We hit another dry spell from Tuesday the 25th through to the end of the month. There’s a massive pulse of energy on the 27th of August – an 8 ft swell with a combined energy of 1184 – but it’s blown out by strong onshore winds. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one. The water is churned up and lumpy. Not for us.

The run ends on a high note, though. Saturday morning, the 29th of August, brings a clean 4 ft swell from the WNW with offshore winds from the ESE at 6 mph. Combined energy is a moderate 232. It’s a nice, clean morning to finish the outlook. The crowd profile says “often,” so expect a few locals out, but it’s a reef, so it’ll handle the crowd.

Overall, the pick of the lot is that Thursday morning, the 20th. The glassy conditions and the warmer-than-normal water make it a rare treat. The Saturday morning, the 22nd, is a close second. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:13PM3.21m
9:33AM3.04m
9:57PM2.89m
10:21AM2.81m
10:56PM2.63m
11:31AM2.63m
00:26AM2.48m
1:09PM2.59m
2:03AM2.54m
2:31PM2.73m
3:07AM2.71m
3:24PM2.96m
3:51AM2.93m
Low Tide
2:57PM0.65m
3:21AM0.82m
3:43PM0.94m
4:07AM1.12m
4:39PM1.21m
5:08AM1.36m
5:56PM1.38m
6:31AM1.47m
7:27PM1.38m
7:56AM1.39m
8:39PM1.22m
8:57AM1.19m
9:30PM0.99m
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Information about the Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ilbaritz - Edouard VII 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 - Edouard VII) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII is 3 km (2 miles) from Biarritz. If you plan a holiday in La Cote Basque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Biarritz. Biarritz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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