
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII, a reef set-up that usually needs a decent W swell to fire. Gotta be straight with you, this 16-day window is looking pretty flat and bleak. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing worthwhile, so don’t quit your day job just yet.
The first sign of any surfable energy doesn’t show up until Saturday the 11th of July. Now, it’s small, okay? We’re talking waves around 2 ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate here at 127, but the real story is the wind. Saturday morning is glassy – dead calm – which is a major positive for this spot. That offshore breeze from the East kicks in Sunday the 12th of July, giving us clean conditions and similar 3 ft NW swell, but honestly, it’s still tiny. For a reef break like this, you’re looking at knee-high plus, maybe the odd waist-high set. It’s not a standout, just the best of a very poor lot.
The rest of the run is a total washout. We’ve got onshore winds, cross-onshore junk, and combined energy values dropping down to feeble numbers in the teens and twenties. The swell is tiny, often under 2 ft, and the period is short and weak. From the 14th of July right through to the end of the forecast on the 22nd, it’s just a flat spell. There’s a moment on the 19th of July with glassy conditions again, but the swell is only 0.7 ft, so it’s basically a lake.
So, the honest truth? If you’re desperate for a paddle, Saturday morning the 11th of July or Sunday morning the 12th of July are your only real shots. Bring a log and expect small, clean but weak waves. The rest of the fortnight is a write-off. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
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38 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 53 | 64 | 81 | 113 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 75 | 60 | 84 | 113 | 56 | 62 | 55 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:36PM3.26m | 10:08AM3.01m | 10:27PM3.17m | 11:04AM2.97m | 11:29PM3.09m | 12:10PM2.99m | 00:41AM3.08m | 1:22PM3.08m | 1:57AM3.16m | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:07AM3.32m | 3:34PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.50m | 4:31PM3.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:55AM0.74m | 4:11PM0.90m | 4:48AM0.81m | 5:11PM0.96m | 5:51AM0.86m | 6:21PM0.95m | 6:59AM0.85m | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | ||||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 38 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 34 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
38 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 53 | 64 | 81 | 113 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 75 | 45 | 84 | 113 | 56 | 62 | 55 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 3 | N 4 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 5 |
6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 18 | 52 | 60 | 30 | — | — | 12 | 19 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | NW 5 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 |
— | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | W 4 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 37 | 793 | 4 | 447 | 328 | 22 | 90 | 90 | 0 | 37 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 49 | 454 | 52 |
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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.











