Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s shaping up at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. This reef break is our main focus, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a slow start. The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. Tuesday the 8th is flat and blown-out, so don’t even bother. Wednesday the 9th shows a bit of life with a 6ft NW swell (moderate wave energy at 486), but the wind is messy and it’s not really coming together. You’ll be scratching your head.

The real standout pops up on Thursday, 10th of September. That morning is the pick of the first week. We’ve got a clean 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is dead glassy – talk about a morning session. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so a spring suit or maybe just a rashie will do. The break is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s not massive, but it’ll be fun and clean. Get out there early because the afternoon gets chopped up.

After that, things go quiet again. Friday and Saturday are tiny, with weak energy (around 70-80 range). Sunday the 13th sees a bigger pulse – a 5ft NW swell with a very long 13-second period, and the energy jumps up to 878. But the wind is onshore, making it a messy, lumpy affair. It’s a shame, because the swell has potential, but the conditions will ruin it for a paddle surfer. Honestly, that setup might be more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a shortboard.

Moving into the second week, Monday the 14th morning is another decent shout. A clean 4ft NW swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. It’s a solid, surfable morning. Tuesday the 15th is glassy but small, and Wednesday the 16th is blown out.

Then, keep your eyes on Thursday, 17th of September. This is the second true standout. The morning session is looking prime: a 5ft WNW swell, 11-second period, and a nice light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is strong at 508, and the forecast points to very good surf. It’ll be a proper session, but the reef can get a bit more serious with that size, so it’s intermediate territory.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th mornings both offer clean, offshore conditions with consistent 4ft to 4ft NW swell. Good, reliable waves for a weekend paddle.

The absolute last day to circle is Wednesday, 23rd of September. After a few stormy days, the wind drops to dead calm, and we get a clean 4ft NW swell with a 12-second period (energy 537). Glassy, clean, and promising. That’s a great way to wrap up the run.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are Thursday morning the 10th, and Thursday morning the 17th. The 17th has the edge on size and energy. The long-range stuff on the 23rd looks promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed. Crowds are often an issue here, so get there early for the clean windows.

Rusty.

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