Surf Forecasts:
Baby Lizards surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baby Lizards this week:
The surf forecast for Baby Lizards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baby Lizards in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baby Lizards over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
827 | 591 | 232 | 623 | 1031 | 3122 | 2537 | 2087 | 1108 | 802 | 553 | 363 | 455 | 1709 | 1796 | 2503 | 2683 | 1707 | 1068 | 1487 | 1028 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 3:00PM0.02m | 3:20AM0.01m | 3:14PM0.02m | 3:45AM0.01m | 3:26PM0.02m | 4:13AM0.01m | 3:34PM0.02m | 4:39AM0.01m | 3:48PM0.02m | 5:14AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.02m | 5:49AM0.02m | 3:49PM0.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.00m | 8:00AM0.00m | 10:24PM0.00m | 8:29AM0.00m | 10:29PM0.00m | 9:06AM0.01m | 10:35PM0.00m | 9:35AM0.01m | 10:44PM0.00m | 10:11AM0.01m | 10:54PM-0.00m | 10:42AM0.01m | 11:05PM-0.00m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 5 | SW 15 |
827 | 591 | 232 | 623 | 1031 | 3122 | 2537 | 2087 | 1108 | 802 | 553 | 363 | 379 | 1709 | 1796 | 2503 | 2683 | 1707 | 1068 | 15 | 1028 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 21 | SW 14 | — | — | — | N 5 | W 7 |
50 | 129 | 171 | 287 | 843 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 82 | 220 | 455 | 398 | 285 | 281 | — | — | — | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — |
— | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | NE 3 | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | WSW 15 | SW 5 |
— | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 11 | 69 | 1487 | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 161 | 10 | 11 |
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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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