
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s cooking for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. This is a reef break, so it’s a wave that demands a bit of know-how, and it’s an intermediate-level spot.
The water is a toasty 74°F right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a little tropical anomaly.
The first few days are a bit of a dud. Thursday the 10th is a washout with a messy cross-on wind and very poor surf. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th will see tiny, weak waves with limited energy, so it’s not worth suiting up. That’s a slow start.
Things start to get interesting on Sunday morning, the 13th. We’ve got a glassy 4ft swell from the NW, with a really long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps solidly. That’s the first real standout. The glassy conditions will make it clean, but be aware that such a long period can make a reef break a bit more critical.
Monday morning the 14th is also a winner. Clean 4ft NW swell, with a light offshore breeze from the east. The energy is still strong. This is a very good window for a session.
We then hit a patch of poor conditions. Tuesday the 15th is blown out with strong onshore winds, and the surf is junky. Wednesday the 16th is messy too. There’s a gap of a few days of average to poor conditions.
The next big standout is Thursday morning, the 17th of September. This is the one to circle. We’re looking at a 6ft NW swell with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is pumping. The wind is glassy, flat calm, making it look excellent. That’s a proper session, but remember, over 5ft it starts to be a handful for beginners.
Friday the 18th morning is clean again with a 4ft NW swell and offshore wind, giving you a good, clean wave.
The run of good conditions continues into Sunday the 20th morning, with a clean 4ft wave and a gentle offshore.
Then, hold onto your board. Monday morning, the 21st of September, is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 6ft NW swell, a 13-second period, and the energy is massive. The wind is a gentle offshore from the east, promising clean, powerful waves. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5ft. That is the session to wait for.
Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy and clean again with a 4ft wave, which is a nice follow-up.
Thursday the 24th morning is another excellent call. A 5ft NW swell with glassy conditions and very high energy. That’s a very high-quality wave.
The final good window is Friday the 25th morning, with a clean 4ft wave and offshore wind.
So, the standout sessions are the glassy mornings on the 13th, 17th, and the big one on the 21st. The 21st is the true beast of the run. Crowds are a possibility here, as it says "often", so get out early for the best of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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241 | 114 | 74 | 53 | 118 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 545 | 520 | 593 | 469 | 326 | 212 | 92 | 205 | 266 | 316 | 471 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:56PM4.01m | 5:21AM3.80m | 5:36PM4.10m | 5:57AM3.86m | 6:12PM4.08m | 6:32AM3.83m | 6:48PM3.94m | 7:05AM3.73m | 7:21PM3.72m | 7:37AM3.56m | 7:55PM3.45m | 8:09AM3.34m | 8:29PM3.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM-0.04m | 11:14AM0.04m | 11:40PM-0.11m | 11:52AM-0.02m | 00:16AM-0.07m | 12:29PM0.02m | 00:51AM0.08m | 1:05PM0.15m | 1:25AM0.30m | 1:41PM0.37m | 1:59AM0.57m | 2:19PM0.65m | 2:36AM0.87m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
241 | 114 | 74 | 42 | 118 | 72 | 58 | 21 | 545 | 520 | 593 | 469 | 326 | 212 | 92 | 32 | 266 | 316 | 471 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | NW 13 | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | NW 11 |
— | 2 | 7 | 53 | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 49 | 95 | — | 268 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 205 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 3 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 14 | 0 | 90 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 408 | 843 | 18 | 18 | 151 | 90 |
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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.










