
Surf Forecasts:
Baby Lizards surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,171 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baby Lizards this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Baby Lizards in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baby Lizards over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1045 | 1307 | 821 | 629 | 463 | 804 | 899 | 2201 | 2822 | 3094 | 2796 | 2168 | 1941 | 1344 | 1083 | 1034 | 899 | 655 | 573 | 488 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:48PM0.02m | 8:59AM0.01m | 4:19PM0.02m | 3:25PM0.02m | 2:38PM0.02m | 2:30PM0.02m | 2:42PM0.02m | 2:59PM0.02m | 2:07AM0.00m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:33AM0.00m | 10:05AM0.01m | 00:47AM0.00m | 1:05AM0.00m | 1:20AM0.00m | 1:51AM0.00m | 5:03AM0.00m | 00:09AM0.00m | ||||||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
1045 | 1307 | 821 | 629 | 463 | 121 | 110 | 928 | 2822 | 3094 | 2796 | 2168 | 869 | 1344 | 1083 | 486 | 899 | 655 | 573 | 488 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | 34 | 55 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 25 | 10 | 33 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 15 | W 4 | — | SW 13 | — | WSW 12 | NW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 804 | 899 | 2201 | 2509 | — | — | — | 1941 | 11 | — | 1034 | — | 317 | 3 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 731 | 722 | 722 | 722 | 1196 | 19 | 345 | 499 | 499 | 499 | 546 | 162 | 162 | 552 | 12 |
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Information about the Baby Lizards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baby Lizards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baby Lizards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baby Lizards 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 (Baby Lizards) 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 Baby Lizards 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.
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