
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 136 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 0.4m 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
Right then, let's be honest with you. Looking at the whole sixteen-day picture from here at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII, it's a pretty grim run for anyone hoping to get a proper surf in. There are long stretches where you wouldn't even bother paddling out.
We kick things off from Wednesday the 8th of July, but don't get excited. The first proper chance doesn't really come until Saturday the 11th of July. The early mornings are the only glimmers, with a small 2ft swell from the NW. It's not much, but with a light cross-offshore breeze it'll be clean. The energy is weak, so you'll be working for scraps.
Then on Sunday the 12th of July morning, the wind goes glassy. Absolutely clean conditions, but the swell is a tiny 2ft from the NW, with barely any energy behind it. It's surfable, but you're just bobbing around on ankle to knee-high lumps. That's probably the best we've got for a while, which says it all.
We get a little pulse on Friday the 17th of July afternoon, with the swell bumping up to 5ft from the WNW, and the energy jumps to a moderate level, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore. It'll be choppy and junky – more of a battle than a pleasure.
There's a moment on the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. The wind swings offshore from the east, giving us clean conditions on a 3ft northwest swell. It's still small and the energy is weak, but with a reef setup, an east wind can offer a few lined-up walls. It's a short window, and the afternoon gets ruined by strong cross-onshore wind.
Later on, Tuesday the 21st of July brings a bigger 5ft swell from the WNW, but it's accompanied by a strong 40 km/h onshore wind and rain. That's a total mess – the kind of day you watch from the car park. The energy is moderate, but the quality is zero.
Honestly, for this entire 16-day window, there's no true standout. The best on offer is that glassy Sunday morning the 12th for those who just need a paddle, or that clean Saturday morning the 18th if you time it perfectly. But for real waves? It's looking bleak. The reef here, which needs a clean W swell, just isn't getting the right conditions. A lot of this period looks better suited for a kite than a paddle, given the cross-to-onshore wind setups.
Keep your eyes peeled, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
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17 | 27 | 53 | 85 | 94 | 78 | 56 | 128 | 73 | 75 | 60 | 51 | 63 | 55 | 38 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:04AM3.66m | 5:23PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.25m | 11:33PM-0.02m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 11 |
17 | 11 | 53 | 85 | 94 | 78 | 56 | 128 | 73 | 75 | 39 | 51 | 63 | 55 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | W 7 |
6 | 27 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | 14 | 37 | 60 | 13 | 16 | — | — | 27 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 14 | — | — | WNW 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 7 |
11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 26 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | 18 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 523 | 22 | 90 | 90 | 22 | 65 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 58 | 22 | 204 | 307 | 22 | 88 | 624 | 350 | 391 | 610 | 454 |
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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.










