Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's how the next 16 days are shaping up for our local line-up.

We're starting off pretty flat. The first two days, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th August, have tiny waves from 1 ft to 2 ft with low energy levels (33 to 58). The water is a warm 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit. Not really worth paddling out.

Friday 28th August sees a little bump to 3 ft, but the wind is onshore and bumpy, so it's a write-off. A bit more energy (155 to 165), but it's messy.

The first real standout comes on Saturday 29th August. The morning is the pick with a glassy, dead-calm sea, a clean 5 ft swell from the WNW, and moderate energy (354). This is the best it's been all week, offering clean, fun waves at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-shore breeze, but the morning is the goods.

Sunday 30th August morning is another absolute cracker. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft from the NW, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, bringing in a proper groundswell with strong energy (551). Glassy conditions again. This is prime surf—clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The Sunday afternoon session is a washout with cross-onshore winds, so stick to the early.

Monday 31st August morning is still quite good, with a 5 ft NW swell, 9-second period, moderate energy (365), and clean offshore winds. It's a solid option.

Tuesday 1st September morning also looks good for a session, with 5 ft waves and light offshore winds, and energy at 400. The swell direction is a good NW, which suits this spot nicely.

After that, the surf drops off again. Wednesday 2nd through Saturday 5th September mornings are mostly small, with 2 ft to 3 ft waves and weak energy. It's flat and ordinary.

Then we get a late burst of promise. Sunday 6th September morning brings a 4 ft WNW swell, with clean offshore winds and energy at 317. It's a decent morning session.

Monday 7th September is a real standout in the second week. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are looking good. The morning has a 4 ft NW swell with a 12-second period, clean offshore winds, and solid energy (417). The afternoon holds a 3 ft NW swell, 12-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds (309). This is a proper groundswell, so expect some good shape and power.

By Tuesday 8th September, the wind swings onshore, and the quality drops off, with the rest of the forecast showing small, weak surf and onshore winds.

So, the absolute best on offer is Sunday 30th August morning and Monday 7th September. The 30th has the size, the glassy conditions, and the groundswell, while the 7th has a long-period swell and clean winds. The crowds are often at this reef, so get out early.

Rusty.

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