
Surf Forecasts:
Baggies surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,735 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baggies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little slice of coastline, focused on Baggies.
Right then, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with ya – the next few days are lookin’ pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a bit of swell, but the wind is just muckin’ everything up with a cross to cross-onshore mess for most of this week. The week kicks off with some small, weak energy (311) but it’s rain and choppy junk. Swell builds through Wednesday and Thursday to around 7 ft to 8 ft from the SSE, but the wind is fresh and lumpy, making it pretty ordinary. Friday is still average with a cross-shore chop. Honestly, there’s not a lot to get excited about until we hit the weekend.
Now, there is a bright spot. Saturday, 1st of August. That’s your standout. Baggies itself is an exposed point break, so it needs the right direction, and on Saturday morning we’ve got a 8 ft ESE swell with a period around 9 seconds rolling in. The combined energy is strong at 1002, but the real beauty is the wind: it’s glassy. Dead flat, no chop. That’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is one for the experienced crew, as 8 ft is pushing into expert territory, but for those who know the break, the conditions will be magic. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.
Sunday, 2nd August morning isn’t bad either. We’re looking at a 7 ft easterly groundswell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore NNE breeze. It’s still punchy, with 1104 energy, and the clean conditions will make for some fun, long lines. Crowds can get on it here sometimes, so an early paddle might be the go.
After that, the surf backs off gradually into the second week. Monday and Tuesday (3rd & 4th August) see waist-to-chest high easterly swell, around 5 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is cross-shore and a bit lumpy, so it’s only marginal. Wednesday afternoon on the 5th shows some tiny glassy 4 ft waves (217 energy) that might be worth a look for a longboard or a sneaky sunset session, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Later on, the 9th and 10th of August look to pick up again with a 8 ft to 10 ft ENE swell, but the wind is howling cross-shore and onshore again, creating lumpy, poor conditions. That big 10 ft day (2090 energy) is a beast but only for the mad bastards on a tow-board with no wind. Not a recommended paddle session for most.
So, to sum it up: slog through the average mid-week junk, because Saturday the 1st is your golden ticket at Baggies. Sunday morning is a solid backup. The rest is a bit of a mixed bag with some promise but a lot of wind to fight. Keep the board handy, things can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
76 | 174 | 321 | 785 | 840 | 574 | 577 | 566 | 737 | 1330 | 509 | 469 | 484 | 913 | 781 | 705 | 988 | 1465 | 1116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:15AM1.51m | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:45AM1.60m | 4:08PM1.62m | 4:14AM1.66m | 4:37PM1.70m | 4:42AM1.70m | 5:05PM1.75m | 5:10AM1.71m | 5:33PM1.77m | 5:39AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.42m | 9:26AM0.28m | 9:38PM0.32m | 9:55AM0.19m | 10:08PM0.25m | 10:23AM0.11m | 10:38PM0.20m | 10:50AM0.07m | 11:07PM0.17m | 11:18AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.18m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:08AM0.20m | ||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
22 | 174 | 146 | 67 | 626 | 574 | 577 | 566 | 156 | 767 | 404 | 469 | 484 | 913 | 781 | 705 | 988 | 1465 | 1116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 14 |
76 | 41 | 42 | 126 | 106 | 110 | 81 | 174 | 71 | 115 | 74 | 55 | 137 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 79 | 36 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | E 10 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | — | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 11 | S 15 |
31 | 28 | — | — | 118 | 116 | 121 | 68 | — | — | — | 33 | 51 | 68 | — | 30 | 37 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SW 6 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
39 | 68 | 321 | 785 | 840 | — | — | 114 | 737 | 1330 | 509 | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 18 | 880 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 300 | 300 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
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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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