
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’re in for a long, dry spell at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. This reef break is usually pretty exposed to the west, but the next couple of weeks just aren’t delivering. The water is sitting at a toasty 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the swim will be nice. But for surfing? We’ve got nearly two weeks of barely anything happening.
Thursday the 30th through to Sunday the 9th of August is a total write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 3 ft, with short periods of 4 to 8 seconds, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 13 and 86, so there’s just no punch. Every session is flagged as “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are a flat zero. It’s a grim run.
There’s a tiny glimmer on Tuesday the 4th of August morning with glassy conditions and a 1.0 ft west-northwest swell, but at 9 seconds it’s still weak and insignificant. Then again on Saturday the 8th of August morning, glassy with a 2 ft from the northwest, but the period is a ridiculously short 4 seconds, so it’s just bumpy whitewater.
The first real chance comes mid-week, on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning shows a 3 ft northwest swell at 6 seconds, with a light offshore from the northeast and clean conditions. It’s only a 1 out of 10, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The combined energy is 69, still weak, but you might find a knee-high wave if you’re desperate. That trend continues into Wednesday the 12th of August, with similar 3 ft northwest swell, clean winds from the east-northeast in the morning, and a 1 out of 10 rating. The afternoon also holds at 3 ft but with a north-northeast cross-offshore breeze, keeping it rideable but ordinary.
After that, it all fades back to nothing through Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th of August. Friday the 14th has a longer-period 1 ft northwest swell at 11 seconds, but it’s onshore and messy, with combined energy of 66—still not enough to get excited about.
So, to be honest, there’s no standout here. If you absolutely have to paddle, aim for the mornings of the 11th, 12th, or maybe the 4th of August for the cleanest conditions, but don’t expect much. This is a quiet stretch for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 86 | 84 | 66 | 32 | 46 | 64 | 57 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:10PM3.65m | 6:29AM3.42m | 6:42PM3.71m | 7:01AM3.45m | 7:14PM3.71m | 7:33AM3.44m | 7:47PM3.66m | 8:08AM3.39m | 8:23PM3.55m | 8:46AM3.30m | 9:03PM3.40m | 9:30AM3.18m | 9:53PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.47m | 00:19AM0.35m | 12:26PM0.39m | 00:52AM0.31m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:25AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.40m | 1:59AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:36AM0.46m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.62m | 3:37PM0.76m | 4:09AM0.80m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 |
57 | 86 | 84 | 66 | 32 | 46 | 64 | 57 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | W 11 | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
7 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 90 | 52 | 7 | 468 | 37 | 9 | 200 | 19 | 37 | 523 | 37 | 527 | 586 | 15 | 15 | 610 | 50 | 532 | 319 | 493 |
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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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