Surf Forecasts:
Baby Lizards surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,936 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baby Lizards over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1474 | 1297 | 800 | 1174 | 834 | 480 | 444 | 2010 | 1288 | 1532 | 1438 | 1932 | 1526 | 2901 | 2475 | 2012 | 2157 | 1915 | 1505 | 1953 | 1138 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:06PM0.02m | 6:39AM0.01m | 3:55PM0.02m | 7:35AM0.01m | 3:32PM0.02m | 2:53PM0.02m | 2:19PM0.02m | 2:13PM0.02m | 2:21PM0.02m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM0.01m | 11:20PM-0.00m | 11:01AM0.01m | 11:29PM-0.00m | 11:06AM0.01m | 11:48PM-0.00m | 00:04AM0.00m | 00:16AM0.00m | 00:18AM0.00m | 11:45PM0.00m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1474 | 1297 | 668 | 1174 | 834 | 480 | 444 | 69 | 1288 | 1532 | 1438 | 1932 | 1526 | 2901 | 2475 | 2012 | 2157 | 1915 | 1505 | 1953 | 1138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | 86 | 368 | 800 | 287 | — | 2 | 1 | 64 | 442 | 980 | 341 | 244 | 795 | — | — | 54 | 224 | 552 | 694 | — | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 5 | W 7 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 39 | 15 | 31 | 70 | 286 | 2010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 9 | 110 | 11 | 94 | 164 | 168 | 731 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 140 |
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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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