Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 0.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII, a reef break that’s fairly consistent. Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off – the surf is tiny and the wind is mostly wrong. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions from the 17th right through to the 25th of July, with only weak, short-period swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds messing it up. Don’t bother paddling out for that.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday the 26th of July. The swell picks up, but it’s still a messy cross-onshore, and the combined energy climbs to 267 (moderate) in the morning, then 400 (strong) in the afternoon. The swell hits about 5 feet to 6 feet from the NW with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s more of a powerful, bumpy wall than a groomed wave – better suited for a kite than a paddle.
The standout window starts to shape up on Monday the 27th of July. The morning shows a 4 ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 309 (strong). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but there’s some grunt in the water. It’s still marginal, though.
The real highlight comes on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning is where it’s at. Swell is about 3 ft from the NW with an 8-second period, but the wind is offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph. That’ll be glassy clean. The combined energy is 127 (moderate). It’s not massive, but for this reef, that clean offshore wind will make those small waves rideable and fun. It’s a sneaky good session if you’re not chasing size.
Looking further out, the end of the month and into the beginning of August shows a longer-period NW swell (10-11 seconds) with combined energy in the 200-300 range (moderate to strong). The wind is a bit more onshore or cross-onshore, so the quality isn’t there. The 28th morning is the clear winner here.
So, if you’re keen, keep the 28th of July morning in your sights. It’s the only time the stars align for a clean, surfable wave at Ilbaritz.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
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 kJ | 19 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 34 | 40 | 102 | 145 | 72 | 70 | 78 | 38 | 25 | 74 | 26 | 36 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:45PM4.02m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.14m | 1:55AM0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 34 | 40 | 102 | 145 | 72 | 70 | 78 | 38 | 25 | 74 | 26 | 36 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NNW 10 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 770 | 1050 | 1144 | 1047 | 707 | 350 | 200 | 22 | 48 | 90 | 18 | 14 | 90 | 19 | 50 | 90 | 22 | 193 | 90 | 22 | |
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