Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Edouard VII sea temperature is
24.9° 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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.7
NNW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
10
7
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7
8
10
20
34
40
102
145
72
70
78
38
25
74
26
36
43
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NW
5
SW
5
NW
15
NW
10
SW
10
W
15
WNW
10
SW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
5
WNW
15
NW
10
SW
10
NNE
15
WNW
15
WSW
5
NNE
15
NW
10
SW
Wind State
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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
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9:43
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Temp °C
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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.

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.

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