Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW 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 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. 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 (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this is a rough one for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. We're looking at a 16-day stretch that's a real struggle to find a wave. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but it’s a tough slog.
We start off with a real dud. The first week has waves, but they’re junk. It’s a slow start, and honestly, the first real glimmer of hope doesn't come until the 27th of July, Monday morning. Even then, it’s a marginal call with a 5ft swell from the NW. The water is absolutely roasting, coming in at 77° – that's a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual.
The only real standout, the one you should pencil in, is the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. The wind swings offshore from the ENE, which is a blessing for this exposed reef break, cleaning things right up. We’ll see a 4ft swell from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, giving it moderate energy (284). That’s the best we’ll see. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with cross-shore wind, so make the most of the morning.
There’s a few more glassy mornings later on, like the 31st of July and the 3rd of August, but the swell is tiny, dropping to 3ft and 1ft. For a reef break that likes a bit more push, that’s barely a ripple. The 4th of August has a clean offshore wind again, but again, it’s a 2ft swell with a short 5-second period. It’s not going to do much.
The biggest swell of the whole period hits on the 25th of July, pushing 7ft from the WNW on Saturday afternoon. The energy is very strong (528), but it’s a complete write-off. The wind is howling onshore at 25-30 km/h, and the surf quality is described as poor. That’s a kite surfer’s day, not a paddle surfer’s. You’d be getting blown off the face.
The crowds are listed as "often" here, so you’ll likely have company, but with this forecast, it might be just a few hopefuls. The consistency is "fairly consistent," which normally means it’s a reliable spot, but this forecast is just a blank run. It happens here. Stay optimistic, forecasts can change, but right now, you’re waiting until the 28th.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 25 | 29 | 24 | 16 | 188 | 277 | 706 | 717 | 435 | 239 | 164 | 445 | 416 | 341 | 273 | 240 | 170 | 186 | 76 | 87 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:13AM2.67m | 1:48PM2.75m | 2:26AM2.70m | 2:52PM2.86m | 3:24AM2.81m | 3:43PM3.02m | 4:10AM2.97m | 4:26PM3.21m | 4:49AM3.12m | 5:03PM3.39m | 5:24AM3.26m | 5:37PM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM1.24m | 7:14AM1.27m | 7:55PM1.23m | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.10m | 9:48PM0.94m | 10:02AM0.93m | 10:31PM0.76m | 10:42AM0.75m | 11:09PM0.59m | 11:19AM0.59m | 11:45PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 29 | 24 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 164 | 445 | 416 | 341 | 273 | 240 | 170 | 186 | 76 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 188 | 277 | 706 | 717 | 435 | 239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 87 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 200 | 37 | 540 | 1810 | 18 | 545 | 1155 | 151 | 151 | 307 | 18 | 18 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 58 |
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