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La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) Surf Forecast
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La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) this week:
The surf forecast for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | |
54 | 45 | 36 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 32 | 81 | 688 | 1019 | 1042 | 1258 | 819 | 446 | 321 | 207 | 192 | 155 | 125 | 75 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:55PM1.22m | 7:50AM1.19m | 9:57PM1.21m | 8:51AM1.12m | 10:59PM1.20m | 9:59AM1.06m | 11:57PM1.20m | 11:14AM1.00m | 00:51AM1.21m | 12:32PM0.97m | 1:38AM1.21m | 1:47PM0.96m | 2:19AM1.21m | 2:56PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18AM0.65m | 2:47PM0.01m | 3:26AM0.67m | 3:46PM0.07m | 4:40AM0.66m | 4:47PM0.15m | 5:57AM0.62m | 5:48PM0.24m | 7:06AM0.56m | 6:47PM0.32m | 8:05AM0.47m | 7:42PM0.41m | 8:53AM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | — | — | 22 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | WSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
 kJ | 54 | 45 | 36 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 81 | 688 | 1019 | 1042 | 1258 | 819 | 446 | 321 | 207 | 192 | 153 | 94 | 67 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 32 | 53 | 141 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 50 | 165 | 201 | 107 | 127 | 155 | 125 | 75 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | S 21 | — | — | S 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SE 8 | SW 18 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 21 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 12 | — | — | 22 | 22 | 21 | 83 | 22 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 674 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 116 | 5 | 1297 | 521 | 530 | 542 | 5 | 521 | 518 | 5 | 1292 | 1292 | 1292 | 860 | 40 | 40 | 542 | 542 |
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Information about the La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) 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 (La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail)) 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 La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) 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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near La Roche Percee, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Poro which is 40 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kouaoua which is 46 km (29 miles) away and Thio, 79 km (49 miles) away.
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