Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 1.57° W

Ilbaritz - Edouard VII Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ilbaritz - Edouard VII sea temperature is
24.2° C
2.8° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and it likes the swell from the west. The water’s sitting at 76° with a massive anomaly this time of year, much warmer than normal.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – the first couple of weeks are a tough go. We’ve got a solid two-week stretch of pretty poor conditions. The surf just isn’t there for the first week and a half. From Tuesday the 28th of July, right through to the end of the first week, everything is onshore, small, and choppy. There’s a bit of energy on the 28th – a 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period, but the cross-shore wind from the NNW at 15 km/h messes it up. The combined energy is moderate (284), but it’s just not clean. The following days are a write-off. We see a few mornings with a 1.0ft to 2ft swell and light onshore breezes, but the wave comment is all "poor surf conditions." It’s a real flat spell.

We do get a little flicker of hope on Tuesday morning, August 4th. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the north, only 5 km/h, and the swell is 2ft from the WNW at 9 seconds. The energy is weak (75) but the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s clean, but it’s tiny. That’s the best of the first ten days, and it’s not saying much.

Then we slide into a proper gap. From the 5th of August through the 9th, again, very poor. The swell tries to pick up on the 6th (4ft, 7 seconds, 117 energy), but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddling one.

The real standout, and the only one worth getting excited about, is Tuesday, August 11th. That morning, the swell jumps to 10ft from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy skyrockets to 2049 – that’s very strong. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at 5 km/h, and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is big, powerful, and clean. The afternoon picks up a bit of a cross-chop, but the morning session is the one. This is expert territory – over 8ft, so don’t take the beginners out. It’s a long period groundswell, which will suit this reef break perfectly.

The following morning, Wednesday the 12th of August, is another solid option. The swell drops to 5ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 405 (moderate). The big news is the wind: glassy. It’s a light offshore from the east at 5 km/h, making for clean, beautiful conditions. This is a great intermediate session.

Honestly, outside of the 11th and 12th of August, you’re looking at a barren run. The rest of the 16-day window is either flat or onshore slop. The 11th is the true king here – big, clean, powerful. The 12th is the more accessible, cleaner runner-up. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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28
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.8
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7
0.7
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8
0.9
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7
0.8
NNW
7
0.6
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6
0.6
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6
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6
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
284
213
141
135
93
57
86
84
66
51
73
64
75
59
29
25
26
18
18
31
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
SE
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
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10
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15
NW
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10
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15
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15
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10
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15
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High Tide
5:03PM3.39m
5:24AM3.26m
5:37PM3.54m
5:57AM3.36m
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
Low Tide
11:09PM0.59m
11:19AM0.59m
11:45PM0.45m
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
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Temp °C
29
25
23
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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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