Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Edouard VII sea temperature is
24.2°C
2.7° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
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9
1.2
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9
1.3
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8
1.6
NW
11
1.6
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10
1.4
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1.5
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1.6
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10
1.6
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10
1.4
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10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
31
17
62
87
164
187
404
212
211
219
551
560
392
365
486
461
384
307
202
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
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0
SW
5
NW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
NNW
10
SSE
0
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15
N
5
SSE
5
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15
NW
5
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0
NNW
15
NNW
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NNE
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5
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5
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High Tide
4:39PM3.45m
4:59AM3.34m
5:10PM3.65m
5:29AM3.50m
5:41PM3.80m
6:00AM3.62m
6:13PM3.88m
6:31AM3.68m
6:45PM3.89m
7:04AM3.68m
7:19PM3.81m
7:38AM3.61m
7:56PM3.66m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.50m
10:54AM0.49m
11:18PM0.31m
11:26AM0.32m
11:50PM0.17m
11:59AM0.21m
00:22AM0.10m
12:31PM0.16m
00:54AM0.10m
1:06PM0.19m
1:28AM0.19m
1:43PM0.29m
2:06AM0.36m
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8:52
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Temp °C
36
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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).

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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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