
Surf Forecasts:
Ilbaritz - Edouard VII surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Jul 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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+) | 11AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ilbaritz - Edouard VII over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’re looking at Ilbaritz - Edouard VII (reef), and honestly, it’s a tough run. For the next week and a half, there’s barely any swell, and when there is a little bump, the wind’s usually ruining it. The water’s sitting at 76°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real head-scratcher.
The one moment that might be worth paddling out for is Saturday morning, July 22 – that’s more than a week out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s the best we’ve got. You’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the NNW, with a light NE cross-off breeze. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it won’t have much power, but the clean conditions could make it workable. Combined wave energy is moderate at 196. It’s a fairly consistent reef break, and crowds are often around, so expect company if it turns on.
Before that, it’s a long, flat, choppy stretch. The morning of Saturday, July 22 is your only real highlight in the whole 16 days. After that, it slips back into onshore junk and tiny waves. Not a great run for beginners or experts – just poor conditions all around. Nothing special, but you never know when the forecast might flip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
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75 | 60 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 64 | 120 | 58 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 32 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:07AM3.32m | 3:34PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.50m | 4:31PM3.75m | 5:04AM3.66m | 5:23PM3.96m | 5:55AM3.75m | 6:12PM4.09m | 6:42AM3.77m | 6:59PM4.11m | 7:28AM3.70m | 7:45PM4.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.39m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.25m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.14m | 00:22AM-0.09m | 12:35PM0.09m | 1:09AM-0.07m | 1:21PM0.14m | 1:55AM0.06m | |||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | N 4 | WNW 6 |
75 | 55 | 51 | 61 | 55 | 37 | 120 | 58 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 6 | W 5 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
37 | 60 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 8 | NW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 15 | — | 12 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 68 | 90 | 90 | 350 | 415 | 564 | 496 | 493 | 586 | 496 | 552 | 559 | 540 | 540 | 1047 | 199 |
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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.










