
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch for surf at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. The swell is tiny and weak, and the wind is going to be a problem more often than not. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing of real interest for a paddle surfer.
The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust. The only real window for a surf is on Thursday morning, the 9th of July. The swell is small at 2ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, giving us weak energy (85). The wind is light from the north and glassy, making for clean conditions. The waves are small, but it's the only moment where you'll be able to get a few clean ones without fighting the wind. It's not a standout, it's just the best of a bad lot.
After that, Thursday afternoon turns to junk with a cross-onshore breeze. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all see small, weak swell (2ft to 2ft) with poor wind conditions, either cross-onshore or just messy. The wave energy is consistently low, all under 100. There are a couple of brief windows of glassy conditions on Sunday morning, 12th July, and again on Saturday morning, 18th July, but the swell is so tiny (0.7ft to 2ft) you’d be lucky to find anything rideable. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
From the middle of July onwards, it gets even worse. The swell stays small, often under 3ft, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short, making for poor, choppy conditions. The energy is weak, barely cracking 100 on a couple of afternoons, but the wind ruins it. There is a little bump in the swell on the 20th and 21st of July, with waves around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is directly onshore from the west, making it a complete write-off. The energy is moderate at best (111), but it's all messy, blown-out slop.
This is a classic case of a blank run for this area. The swell is too small, the wind is too often on the nose, and the setup is a reef, so it's not even kite-friendly. There's just nothing to get excited about. Keep the board in the car and hope the forecasts change. Until then, my advice is to stay on land.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 94 | 78 | 56 | 76 | 106 | 65 | 60 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 38 | 52 | 43 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:04AM3.66m | 5:23PM3.96m | 5:55AM3.75m | 6:12PM4.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM0.95m | 6:59AM0.85m | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.25m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.14m | 00:22AM-0.09m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
85 | 94 | 78 | 56 | 76 | 106 | 65 | 55 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 38 | 52 | 43 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 9 |
— | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 60 | 14 | 4 | — | — | 26 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 0 | 90 | 165 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 5 | 359 | 268 | 350 | 586 | 496 | 493 | 564 |
Best forecast wave conditions in La Cote Basque | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in France | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










