Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Edouard VII sea temperature is
24.2°C
2.6° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local waters.

We're looking at a pretty lean start for the surf. The first few days are honestly a write-off, with tiny, weak swells and poor conditions ruling the roost. Things won't really start to cook until the very end of the first week and into the second, but we've got a long wait for it.

Over at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII (France), it's a bleak picture for the first few days. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are flat and messy, with swell energy barely hitting 60 (weak). The water temp is sitting around average for this time of year, but there’s no point worrying about that when there’s nothing to ride. Thursday the 27th morning is a tease – glassy as, but the swell is tiny. By the afternoon, a little more push arrives, but it’s cross-on and choppy.

Friday the 28th kicks off with a solid 6ft swell from the WNW, but it’s onshore and raw. The combined energy hits 384 (moderate), but the wind just ruins it. The afternoon gets even bigger, 8ft, but with a howling onshore wind, it’s a complete mess. Not for us.

Now, Saturday the 29th is where we finally catch a break. The morning brings a clean, 5ft swell from the NW with a sweet offshore wind. The energy is a decent 323 (moderate). This is your best bet for a proper surf this week. It’s not pumping, but it’s clean and rideable. Be aware, crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Sunday the 30th morning is another glassy gem with similar 5ft NW swell. The energy is a touch lower at 288, but with those glassy conditions, it’ll be a super fun session.

The start of the new week looks sketchy again, with onshore winds and dropping swell. Tuesday the 1st of September brings a bigger 6ft swell, but it’s onshore and looks questionable.

The real standout, the one you need to mark in your calendar, is Sunday the 6th of September. The morning kicks off with a clean 6ft groundswell from the NW, period stretching to a long 11 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a hefty 924 (strong). This is the pick of the whole forecast. The afternoon holds up just as well, with a light offshore wind. This is a reef break, remember, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. It’s going to be a cracking day.

The following Monday the 7th is a washout with strong winds, but Tuesday the 8th of September throws a wild card. We’ve got a massive 10ft swell with a very long 15-second period. The energy reading is through the roof at 4314 (very strong). But, it’s a rain shower day with onshore wind. This is a massive, powerful groundswell, only for experts. For most of us, it’ll be too big and unruly at this exposed reef.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning looks like a nice way to finish the run, with a clean 5ft NW groundswell and glassy conditions.

So, to sum it up: a sluggish start, but the last weekend of August and the first Sunday of September are your windows. The 6th of September is the true standout with big, clean, powerful groundswell. Get on it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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31
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37
31
17
126
73
384
1147
766
323
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288
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70
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:51AM2.93m
4:05PM3.21m
4:26AM3.14m
4:39PM3.45m
4:59AM3.34m
5:10PM3.65m
5:29AM3.50m
5:41PM3.80m
6:00AM3.62m
6:13PM3.88m
6:31AM3.68m
6:45PM3.89m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.99m
9:43AM0.95m
10:11PM0.74m
10:20AM0.71m
10:46PM0.50m
10:54AM0.49m
11:18PM0.31m
11:26AM0.32m
11:50PM0.17m
11:59AM0.21m
00:22AM0.10m
12:31PM0.16m
00:54AM0.10m
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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).

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