Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. It’s a reef break, fairly consistent, and it likes a good west swell. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a rare treat, so you might not need a full suit.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday the 22nd has a little 4ft NW swell and clean offshore wind in the morning, but the energy is weak (241) and it’s barely a blip. Sunday and Monday drop off into tiny, wind-affected slop. We’re looking at a real flat spell from Sunday until mid-week.
Things get a bit more interesting, but not for the faint-hearted. Thursday the 27th sees a jump in size to 5ft, but it’s an onshore mess with 15 mph winds, so the quality is blown out. Friday the 28th is worse, with a 8ft cross-onshore mess. The energy is massive (1301), but the wind is ruining it.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 29th. That’s your morning. We’ve got a clean 8ft NW swell rolling in with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the east. The energy is pumping (1172). That’s a solid, powerful wave for experienced surfers. It’s the best on offer, no question. It’s big enough to keep the crowds thin, but look for a bit of a lull between sets.
Sunday the 30th is still decent, with a clean 5ft from the NW and easterly offshore in the morning. The energy is moderate (390). Good session, but a step down from Saturday.
Look out for a big pulse arriving around Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell is 7ft from the WNW with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is extreme (1475). The wind is light onshore, so it’s worth keeping an eye on – if the wind swings offshore, it could be a monster. Same goes for Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th, with 7ft to 8ft swells, but the wind is onshore and strong, so it’s a choppy, heavy mess for experts only. That’s a long-range call, so don’t get your hopes up too much yet.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
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 kJ | 241 | 132 | 129 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 23 | 62 | 368 | 588 | 470 | 286 | 1301 | 1941 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:09PM2.59m | 2:03AM2.54m | 2:31PM2.73m | 3:07AM2.71m | 3:24PM2.96m | 3:51AM2.93m | 4:05PM3.21m | 4:26AM3.14m | 4:39PM3.45m | 4:59AM3.34m | 5:10PM3.65m | 5:29AM3.50m | 5:41PM3.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM1.38m | 7:56AM1.39m | 8:39PM1.22m | 8:57AM1.19m | 9:30PM0.99m | 9:43AM0.95m | 10:11PM0.74m | 10:20AM0.71m | 10:46PM0.50m | 10:54AM0.49m | 11:18PM0.31m | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:50PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 3 | NW 6 | NNW 12 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 241 | 132 | 129 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 35 | 20 | 20 | — | 588 | 470 | 286 | — | 1941 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 13 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | 19 | 25 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | WNW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 62 | 368 | — | — | 2 | 1301 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 50 | 439 | 353 | 347 | 531 | 348 | 50 | 0 | 23 | 49 | 151 | 151 | 18 | 18 | 151 | 6 |
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