Baggies Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.07° S 30.88° E

Baggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baggies sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.6° 

Baggies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Baggies surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baggies this week:

The surf forecast for Baggies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baggies in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. 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 (Jul 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baggies over the next 16 days.


Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple weeks at Baggies. The first few days are a total dud, but there’s a real nice window that opens up toward the middle of next week. Nothin’ to rush out for right now.

Wednesday the 8th is flat – just a 0.5ft southeast windswell with a pathetic 9-second period and almost no energy (70). Thursday the 9th brings a 5ft south swell with a solid 15-second period, but the wind is straight onshore, making it a bumpy mess. Friday the 10th gets bigger, 7ft from the south, same long period, but that cross-onshore wind ruins it. The energy is up there (2081), but it’s choppy and ugly. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are similar – 4ft to 5ft, but winds shift and stay onshore or cross, with rain showers. A grim start.

Then there’s a real quiet stretch from Monday the 13th right through to Saturday the 18th. Swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, often less, with short periods and weak energy. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but it’s just small and uninspiring. Crowds at Baggies can pop up when the surf’s this average, but it’s not worth it.

Sunday the 19th morning is the first glimmer of hope – a clean 3ft from the south, with a light offshore breeze from the north-northeast. The energy is 274, not huge, but it’ll be glassy and ridable. That’s a nice little session.

But the one to circle on the calendar? Tuesday morning the 21st of July. Swell jumps to 6ft from the northeast, period 8 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the north-northeast. The energy is strong at 974. It’s punchy, clean, and a proper step up. Water temp is about 72°, which is normal for this time of year. Intermediates will have a blast, but beginners might find the 6ft waves a bit much.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd fade back to average, with lumpy cross-onshore wind and surf around 5ft. So, the call: get on it Tuesday morning the 21st. That’s the standout. The rest is patchy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
13
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
13
2.1
S
15
2.1
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.4
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12
1.5
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12
1.2
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12
1
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12
0.9
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12
0.8
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11
0.8
S
13
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
30
42
116
831
772
2043
1907
1172
736
604
702
409
276
213
166
219
229
235
309
440
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
5
NNW
10
S
20
S
15
WSW
10
S
5
E
5
W
10
SSE
20
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
N
5
SE
10
S
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:57AM1.26m
9:45PM1.41m
10:19AM1.19m
11:09PM1.39m
11:56AM1.21m
00:35AM1.43m
1:18PM1.31m
1:46AM1.52m
2:20PM1.45m
2:42AM1.62m
3:12PM1.59m
3:31AM1.71m
3:58PM1.71m
4:14AM1.75m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.47m
4:14AM0.56m
4:25PM0.53m
5:43AM0.54m
5:57PM0.52m
7:04AM0.46m
7:18PM0.43m
8:07AM0.33m
8:23PM0.32m
8:59AM0.21m
9:16PM0.21m
9:44AM0.11m
10:03PM0.14m
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5:09
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Temp °C
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24
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Feels °C
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Information about the Baggies Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baggies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baggies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baggies 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 (Baggies) 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 Baggies 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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