Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII.

Right off the bat, this is a bit of a tough stretch. The next week and a half is mostly a write-off for any decent surf. We’ve got a long gap of small, messy, onshore wind-affected waves until things finally start to show some life. Don’t get your hopes up for the first week of August.

The only real standout window comes in the second week, and it’s a bit of a tease. On Sunday morning, the 9th of August, we’re looking at a pulse of 5ft NW swell with a solid 10-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a healthy 509, which is solid moderate energy. The magic here is the wind: a light NNE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. That’ll keep the reef break at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII clean and lined up. This is your best bet by a long shot. It’s a reef setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering better shape than the usual beach break mush. Just a heads up, the crowds can be a factor here, so get in early.

The following Monday morning, the 10th, and Tuesday morning, the 11th, also have some potential. On Monday, it’s a similar 5ft NW swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is a light N cross-shore at 3 mph. The energy is still strong at 475. It’s a bit more marginal with some light rain around, but it’s still surfable. Tuesday morning looks cleaner again with a 5ft NW swell, a 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the east at 3 mph. Combined energy is 365. It won’t be as big as the Sunday swell, but the offshore wind will make for some silky, glassy conditions.

For the rest of the time, it’s a frustrating mix of onshore winds, small swell, and poor conditions. The first few days of August are a complete washout with strong onshore winds and small, weak waves. There’s a tiny window of glassy conditions on the morning of the 31st of July, but with only 2ft of WNW swell and a combined energy of just 52, it’s barely surfable.

So, to sum it up: the surf is mostly dead until the 9th of August. The standout is Sunday the 9th of August, with clean, offshore winds and a solid NW groundswell. Monday and Tuesday mornings are also worth a look, but Sunday is the pick.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty.

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