
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. 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+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about Ilbaritz - Edouard VII.
Look, we've got a long stretch of nothing much before a late flurry of size. The water is running at 76°F, which is a solid 8°F warmer than average for this time of year – that is super unusual and feels amazing.
For the first week, from Wednesday the 8th right through to Saturday the 18th of July, it's pretty much a bust. The swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the combined wave energy is weak, rarely cracking triple digits. The wind is a mess, mostly onshore or cross-onshore out of the west and northwest, so the surface is choppy and blown out. A couple of moments offer a reprieve: Friday afternoon the 10th goes glassy with a small 3ft northwest swell and 128 energy – it's rideable but very ordinary. Saturday morning the 11th is clean with a light offshore easterly on a 2ft northwest swell (112 energy), so you can get wet but it's not going to blow your mind. Sunday morning the 12th is glassy again on a 2ft west-northwest swell, but the energy is a low 72. It's a long, quiet stretch.
Now, the second week brings some serious grunt, but the wind ruins it. Saturday the 18th of July jumps to a 4ft northwest swell in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, with energy hitting 307. That's moderate power. But it's cross-onshore and messy. Then from Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st of July, the swell really fires up – we're looking at 6ft to 8ft from the northwest, with combined energy hitting between 340 and a strong 872. That's big, powerful surf, and definitely only for experienced surfers (over 5ft). But the wind is strong and onshore, with rain and thunderstorms in the mix. This setup looks more suited for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer riding a reef.
The last chance comes on Wednesday morning the 22nd of July. We get a 4ft northwest swell with 240 energy and a light cross-shore wind from the north-northwest. It's the first clean-ish window with some size in over a week, and it's worth a look if you're desperate. Thursday the 23rd of July clears up with a cross-offshore breeze from the east-northeast, but the swell drops back to 2ft, making it clean but small.
So, no true standouts here. If you have to pick, Saturday morning the 11th of July offers the cleanest small waves, and Wednesday morning the 22nd of July is your best shot at some decent size without too much wind. Otherwise, it's a long wait for a messy and crowded swell. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°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 Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 27 | 53 | 85 | 94 | 78 | 86 | 128 | 73 | 75 | 60 | 51 | 63 | 55 | 47 | 54 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | 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 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 11 |
17 | 11 | 53 | 85 | 94 | 78 | 86 | 128 | 73 | 75 | 46 | 13 | 63 | 55 | 47 | 54 | 40 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 7 |
6 | 27 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 11 | 37 | 60 | 51 | 9 | 7 | — | 25 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | NW 13 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNW 7 | W 8 |
11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 36 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 523 | 22 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 56 | 19 | 0 | 340 | 22 | 4 | 564 | 317 | 436 | 432 | 415 |
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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.










