
Surf Forecasts:
Baggies surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,603 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baggies over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the rundown on Baggies for the next couple of weeks using the old imperial system. Let’s break it down.
We kick off on Thursday, July 23rd, and it’s pretty so-so. Water temp is about 73°F, a touch warmer than average for the season. Swell is small, about 3 ft from the SSW, with a combined swell energy of (561). Wind is cross-on from the south at 9 mph, making it a little choppy. You can paddle out, but it’s not special.
Friday the 24th is a bust for surfing. Swell jumps to 10 ft in the morning, dropping to 8 ft in the afternoon from the south, but the wind is howling from the SSW at 28-30 mph, strong cross-onshore and messy. The combined energy is huge (1678 and 1124). That’s kite-surfing territory. Too blown out.
Saturday the 25th settles a bit. Swell drops to 6 ft from the SSE, with light cross-on breezes from the S and ESE at just 6 mph and combined energy around 681-695. It’s marginal but the light wind means only small ripples. Could snag a few, but keep expectations low.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are small and weak. Swell under 5 ft, wind goes cross and cross-off, but the period is short (6-9 seconds) and energy is low (109-394). Monday afternoon cleans up with a light NNE breeze, but with only 2 ft on offer, it’s really tiny. Maybe a longboard session.
Now, from Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 30th, we see another building swell, hitting 7 ft and up to 8 ft on the 29th from the SSE and SE. But the wind is cross-on and often strong (12-28 mph), with combined energies reaching 1560 on Wednesday morning. It’s poor – lumpy, choppy, messy. That big size (over 8 ft) is for experts only, and the onshore wind ruins the quality.
The best window I can see is Sunday, August 2nd, and into Monday the 3rd. On the 2nd, we get a nice 4 ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, and the wind goes cross-off from the north at 9 mph. Clean conditions (287 combined energy). That’s the standout. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and the point break at Baggies will handle that SE direction well. Crowds can be there sometimes, so expect a few others.
After that, it drops off. The 3rd and 4th have small, clean mornings (3 ft to 3 ft), but energy is low (194-364). By the 5th and 6th, wind picks up and the swell direction shifts, making it cross-shore and lumpy. The 7th of August brings another pulse of 7 ft from the SSE with moderate energy (1283) and a cross breeze, but it’s marginal – too much size and cross-shore chop to be really good.
So, aim for the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. That’s your cleanest, most fun option in this 16-day stretch. The rest is wind-affected or flat. Typical late July stuff.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
304 | 115 | 1603 | 955 | 516 | 495 | 563 | 450 | 300 | 176 | 100 | 128 | 40 | 104 | 202 | 352 | 929 | 1196 | 978 | 1093 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:15PM1.16m | 12:21PM1.07m | 00:56AM1.19m | 1:43PM1.16m | 1:58AM1.29m | 2:31PM1.28m | 2:41AM1.40m | 3:07PM1.40m | 3:15AM1.51m | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:45AM1.60m | 4:08PM1.62m | 4:14AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.71m | 5:55AM0.71m | 6:18PM0.72m | 7:26AM0.63m | 7:40PM0.63m | 8:18AM0.52m | 8:29PM0.52m | 8:55AM0.40m | 9:05PM0.42m | 9:26AM0.28m | 9:38PM0.32m | 9:55AM0.19m | 10:08PM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | 9 | 60 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
304 | 106 | 60 | 42 | 516 | 495 | 563 | 450 | 300 | 176 | 69 | 72 | 40 | 82 | 57 | 53 | 181 | 304 | 978 | 1093 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
164 | 115 | 6 | 125 | 269 | 123 | 126 | 118 | 184 | 135 | 49 | 23 | 33 | 49 | 106 | 159 | 51 | 60 | 327 | 280 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | S 22 | E 10 | SE 11 | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 18 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
41 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 63 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 55 | 89 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 44 | — | — | — | 68 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | — |
52 | 94 | 1603 | 955 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | 100 | 128 | — | 104 | 202 | 352 | 929 | 1196 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 236 | 375 | 300 | 0 | 24 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 667 | 189 | 137 | 0 | 18 | 208 | 809 | 695 | 7 | 29 | 111 |
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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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