
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, brace yourselves, 'cause it's a bit of a slow burn this week. I'm looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, we're gonna have to wait for it. The good news is, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but for now, we're dealing with a whole heap of flat, weak, and messy conditions.
Let's start with what's in front of us. The water is sitting at a toasty 76°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. It feels like bathwater out there, but the waves are just not cooperating.
Right now, and for the next week or so, the swell is tiny and the wind is a pain. It's just poor surf conditions day after day at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII. The swell energy is non-existent, with values barely cracking 100 (like 46 on the 7th). We're looking at wind-bumped, cross-onshore junk for the most part. There are a few fleeting moments of glassy water on the Saturday 8th and Tuesday 11th mornings, but the swell is only 2 ft at best with a short, weak period. It's not worth paddling out for.
We'll see a slight bump in energy on the 14th and 15th, with energy readings hitting 116 and 125, but the wind is still cross-on, and the ride is still messy. It's a tease.
Then, we hit a bit of a dead zone. From the 17th through the 20th, it's back to weak, onshore slop. The energy dips again, and the wind is just not your friend. It's a stretch of days where you're better off doing something else. The surf forecast is essentially a blank page for the better part of two weeks.
But hold on. The real standout, the one that's got my attention, is way out there on the 21st of August. That Friday morning is looking promising. We've got a clean offshore breeze from the NNE, and the swell is finally showing some life. We're looking at a 6 ft NW swell with a solid period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 475. That's a moderate wave energy, and it's the first real sign of life in the whole forecast. The wind is clean, the size is fun for a solid intermediate, and it's coming from the west, which is what this reef break likes. It's a long way out, so treat it as a promising but not guaranteed bet, but if it comes together, that's your window.
The morning of the 22nd isn't bad either, with a 4 ft NW swell, but the wind switches onshore, so the 21st is the clear winner.
So, to sum it up: the next week is a write-off. Don't bother. The water is warm, but the waves are a mess. Keep your eyes on that Friday the 21st of August. That's the one. It's a long-range call, but the ingredients are there for a good session.
Stay patient, mates.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
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36 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 89 | 96 | 90 | 67 | 79 | 64 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 58 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:20AM2.92m | 1:03PM2.97m | 1:51AM2.98m | 2:25PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.18m | 3:31PM3.46m | 4:06AM3.43m | 4:25PM3.77m | 4:56AM3.64m | 5:13PM4.01m | 5:41AM3.78m | 5:57PM4.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53PM1.00m | 6:34AM1.05m | 7:20PM0.94m | 7:56AM0.96m | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:04AM0.74m | 9:41PM0.43m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:34PM0.15m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:22PM-0.05m | 11:34AM0.07m | 00:05AM-0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 5 |
36 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 89 | 96 | 90 | 67 | 79 | 64 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 58 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | N 4 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | WNW 9 |
9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 10 | 14 | 37 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | N 10 | NW 6 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 11 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 12 |
1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 634 | 861 | 575 | 531 | 37 | 38 | 359 | 40 | 22 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 22 | 49 | 328 | 37 | 15 | 468 | 22 |
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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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