La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) surf break

La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 +11
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Today's La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 22nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Roche Percee (Bonhomme de Bourail) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212131212121111101313121213141312121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)362718517512440501444349286221303514339199312678852110674813381103
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
5
E
5
SE
10
ESE
10
NE
5
NE
5
SSE
5
SE
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
20
S
20
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Sunrise-6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232524232525232626242525232524232424232323
Feels °C (?)242423222423222727262728252724222222212221
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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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