Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let's get into it. We're focusing on Ilbaritz - Edouard VII, a reef break that's got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks.
We kick off the month of September with some decent energy. That first morning, Tuesday the 1st, sees the water sitting at a balmy 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. You’re looking at a 5ft swell out of the NW, with a solid period around 10 seconds. The combined energy is sitting at a healthy 400, and with a light offshore breeze from the ENE, it's gonna be clean. That’s the standout of the first week right there – if you can get on it early, do it.
The rest of the first week is a bit of a tease. Wednesday the 2nd starts with glassy conditions and a clean 3ft NW swell, but it's a short-period 8-second wave, so not a lot of grunt. Things drop right off after that. From Thursday the 3rd through to the end of the first week, we're looking at tiny, weak swell that's barely breaking. There's a gap of a few days in the middle there where it’s just not worth paddling out, with the combined energy dropping into the double digits (28 to 58).
Now, the second week starts to look up. Sunday the 6th morning brings back some real hope. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving it some proper power and shape. The combined energy registers a solid 399, and with a cross-offshore breeze from the SE, it should be clean. That’s your second notable session.
We get another little lull, but then Monday the 8th morning is glassy, with a 3ft NW groundswell at 10 seconds. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean. The real stand-out for the whole outlook lands on Thursday the 10th morning. The swell bumps back up to 5ft out of the NW, the period is 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 388. But the key here is the wind: it’s going to be glassy, with a light NNE breeze. That combo makes for some seriously good surf at this reef.
After that, the consistency gets a bit messy again, but Saturday the 12th morning offers a nice surprise. We've got a 4ft NW swell, but the combined energy jumps to 429, showing some real push. With glassy conditions and a light ESE breeze, that’s another session to pencil in. The quality fades again after that, with the final few days of the outlook looking small and blown out.
So, to boil it down: summer is slowly fading, but there’s some clean, groomed swell to be had if you’re patient. The best on offer are the Tuesday morning (1st) and the Thursday morning (10th) – both provide clean conditions with a punchy 5ft NW swell. The Saturday morning (12th) is also a solid third option.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 348 | 257 | 120 | 80 | 63 | 21 | 57 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 77 | 91 | 314 | 478 | 391 | 298 | 141 | 207 | 111 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:56PM3.66m | 8:16AM3.47m | 8:38PM3.43m | 9:01AM3.28m | 9:30PM3.16m | 9:59AM3.06m | 10:42PM2.90m | 11:21AM2.90m | 00:20AM2.78m | 1:01PM2.94m | 1:56AM2.90m | 2:24PM3.19m | 3:05AM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.60m | 3:13PM0.69m | 3:42AM0.87m | 4:17PM0.92m | 4:53AM1.11m | 5:44PM1.06m | 6:25AM1.19m | 7:21PM0.98m | 7:53AM1.03m | 8:38PM0.71m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 |
400 | 348 | 257 | 120 | 80 | 63 | 21 | 57 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 77 | 91 | 314 | 478 | 391 | 298 | 141 | 207 | 111 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 12 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 86 | 4 | — | 8 | 4 | — | 24 | 29 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 13 | 11 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 71 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 90 | 6 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 50 | 523 | 14 | 0 | 56 | 15 | 0 | 90 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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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.
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