
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at this stretch of coast.
It’s a pretty bleak run for the most part, if I’m honest. The water is sitting at 77° – that’s a whopping 7° above normal for this time of year, so it’s feeling more like a warm bath than the usual July chill. Over the next 16 days, there are very few windows where everything comes together. The first standout is a real surprise, but you’ve got to be patient.
Monday morning, July 20th is the only decent session in the first week. Ilbaritz - Edouard VII is a reef break that’s fairly consistent. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the NNW with a short 6-second period, so the combined energy is weak (70). But the wind is light and glassy out of the WNW, which means the surface will be clean and smooth. It’s not going to be pumping, but for a glassy morning on a reef, it’s about as good as it gets around here right now. The water is much warmer than usual, so you won’t even need a thick suit. Crowds are often a problem here, so expect some company.
After that, the surf goes flat or messy. Tuesday and Wednesday see onshore and cross-onshore winds with poor conditions. The swell picks up a bit on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, with waves hitting 6 ft to 8 ft from the WNW, and the combined energy jumps to strong levels (337 and 661). The wind is howling onshore though, straight out of the W at 19 to 19 mph, making it a washing machine. For a reef break, that’s a write-off. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The next real chance doesn’t come until Tuesday, July 28th in the morning. The swell drops to 4 ft from the NW, with a 9-second period, giving moderate energy (208). The wind is light onshore from the W at 6 mph, so it’s marginal. The score is low, but it’s the best of a bad bunch.
Then there’s a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for until Wednesday, July 30th morning. Another glassy morning, with a 3 ft NW swell, 9-second period, and light NNW wind. Combined energy is 166. It’s ordinary, but clean. After that, it’s back to onshore chop and poor conditions through to the end of the window.
The standout here is the Monday morning, July 20th session. It’s small, but the glassy conditions on a reef with warm water make it the only true winner. The July 30th morning is worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 58 | 141 | 93 | 92 | 104 | 41 | 36 | 95 | 38 | 30 | 61 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 59 | 317 | 182 | 332 | 622 | 382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:52PM2.86m | 3:24AM2.81m | 3:43PM3.02m | 4:10AM2.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.10m | 9:48PM0.94m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 3 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 12 | NW 8 |
50 | 58 | 141 | 93 | 92 | 104 | 41 | 9 | 95 | 38 | 30 | 61 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 332 | 39 | 382 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | — | NW 11 | — | NW 13 | — | NW 11 |
16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 7 | — | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 13 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 59 | 317 | 182 | — | 622 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 200 | 18 | 19 | 90 | 19 | 0 | 90 | 19 | 1 | 200 | 4 | 115 | 1810 | 155 | 616 | 1607 | 68 | 18 | 406 | 151 |
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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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