Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Edouard VII sea temperature is
25.0° C
4.1° 

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. This is a reef break, intermediate-friendly, and it faces west, so it’s waiting for any decent WNW-to-NW swell to light up. We’re in for a rough ride at first, with a whole heap of days that simply aren’t worth paddling out for.

The water here is sitting at 77°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for the time of year – that’s pretty bloody unusual, so don’t expect your usual winter wetsuit.

From now, starting on Saturday 18 July, right through until the end of the month, it’s a bleak picture. We’re talking a solid 8 days of nearly nothing – flat to tiny dribble with onshore winds messing things up. The swell is tiny, mostly 0.7 ft to 3 ft, and the period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, sloppy waves. The combined swell energy barely gets into double digits most days, sitting around 10 to 87 – that’s weak energy, no power behind it. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so don’t expect any clean faces. There’s a brief window on Tuesday 21 July morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is still only 3 ft and short period – surfable but pretty ordinary.

The first real standout doesn’t come until Monday 27 July. That morning, the wind goes glassy from the NNW, and we get a proper lift. Swell jumps to 4 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a solid groundswell, and the combined energy hits 308 (moderate energy). This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. Clean, glassy waves at a reef break with that west exposure – should be some nice, lined-up waves. It’s worth waiting for.

Tuesday 28 July morning also looks promising with clean conditions and a light offshore wind (N 6 mph, cross-off), swell 4 ft NW at 9 seconds, energy 222 – good but not as glassy.

Wednesday 29 July morning has a proper offshore from the east at 6 mph, swell 4 ft NW at 9 seconds, energy 226 – another solid morning for the crew who can get out.

Now, by Saturday 1 August, we get another standout. Early morning is glassy, swell 5 ft from the NW at 10 seconds, combined energy a meaty 508 (moderate-to-strong wave energy). That’s a serious step up in size. At 5 ft, it’s still fine for most intermediates, but it’s pushing toward the bigger end. If you’re a beginner, that might be a bit much. The period is 10 seconds – not super long, but enough to hold shape. This is your best bet for size and clean conditions. Crowds are listed as ‘often’ here, so expect company when it’s this good.

Sunday 2 August morning is also glassy again, with 5 ft NW swell at 9 seconds, energy 321 – another clean morning to wrap up the run.

By the second week, the pattern holds: mornings are the key. The afternoons get wrecked by cross-onshore wind. So aim for the early sessions.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total write-off. The real action kicks off Monday 27 July through to Sunday 2 August, with the standout being Saturday 1 August for the best combo of size, glass, and energy. Get in the water early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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WNW
8
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8
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NNW
10
0.3
NW
9
1.3
NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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149
62
105
139
72
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81
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27
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29
34
24
16
15
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
15
NNW
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SW
10
W
15
NW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
20
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High Tide
8:13AM3.57m
8:30PM3.83m
8:57AM3.39m
9:15PM3.56m
9:43AM3.19m
10:03PM3.26m
10:31AM2.99m
10:55PM2.98m
11:27AM2.83m
11:58PM2.77m
12:35PM2.74m
1:13AM2.67m
1:48PM2.75m
2:26AM2.70m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.27m
2:40AM0.26m
2:52PM0.47m
3:25AM0.51m
3:40PM0.70m
4:12AM0.78m
4:32PM0.94m
5:04AM1.02m
5:33PM1.14m
6:05AM1.20m
6:43PM1.24m
7:14AM1.27m
7:55PM1.23m
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Feels °C
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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.

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