Baggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what old Baggies has got cooking for us.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once the swell kicks in, this point break is where the action is. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout window kicks off on the morning of Saturday the 4th of July. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell out of the SSE, with a nice 12-second period pushing plenty of energy through (2310). The wind is glassy – NE at just 3 mph – so expect clean, lined-up waves peeling down the point. This is excellent surf, but at that size, it’s a session for the experienced crew only. The swell direction is a perfect match for what Baggies likes to see.

Saturday afternoon drops off a touch to 7ft, but the wind swings a little cross-on, making it a bit more tricky. Still, the energy is strong (1369) and there’s plenty of push.

Sunday the 5th sees the swell ease to 5ft in the morning with a cross-off breeze. The sets will have a bit less grunt (728), but it’ll still be a fun, manageable size for the intermediate surfer. By the afternoon, the wind picks up and the quality drops right off.

After Sunday, we hit a lull. Monday and Tuesday serve up small, weak waves or short-period windswell – not worth paddling out for. Wednesday the 8th is tiny and messy, with strong onshore winds smashing what little is there.

We get a pulse back on Thursday the 9th of July. Swell bumps to 7ft out of the S, with a 14-second period and strong energy (1475). The wind is cross-on though, so it won’t be the cleanest, but there’ll be some grunty sets rolling through for those willing to wrestle a bit of chop.

Friday the 10th holds similar size (6ft) but still with that cross-on wind. The period stretches to 16 seconds, giving the waves a lot of travel and power (1405), but the wind is the spoiler here.

Saturday the 11th is interesting. We’ve got 7ft of S swell with a 16-second period (2186), and onshore wind from the SE. It’ll be bumpy and a bit wild, but the energy is undeniable. Then from Sunday the 12th onwards, Baggies pretty much shuts down for a solid week. Small, messy, or blown-out – just forget about it.

Then, on Friday the 17th of July, things get weird. The afternoon throws up a 6ft pulse from SSE, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) junk. The energy is there (1045), but it’s not the kind of wave you want to be out at a point for.

Finally, on Saturday the 19th of July, there’s a glimmer. The morning shows a big 12ft SSE swell with a 9-second period and glassy offshore wind from the ENE. That’s a lot of water moving (1761), and the wind will keep it looking smooth. But that size and short period is going to make Baggies a heavy, difficult wave – definitely expert territory only, and a bit raw.

So, the clear highlight is Saturday morning, 4th of July at Baggies. That glassy window with the long-period groundswell is absolutely your best bet. The other standout, though less certain being further out, is the morning of Saturday 19th of July – it’s a beast, but only for the brave.

Remember, crowds are always a possibility at Baggies, so get in early.

Stay safe, stay stoked.

Rusty.

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