Baggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Baggies over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we’ll need to pick our moments.

The forecast period starts with a bit of a flat start, but we’ve got a run of surfable days coming up. The main window is from August 22nd through to the 24th, and then again around the 27th and 28th. There’s a bit of a gap after that, with some messy conditions and strong winds before things potentially settle again right at the end of the month and into early September.

The standout for the whole outlook is Saturday morning, August 22nd. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the NE, with a gentle breeze keeping it offshore. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined swell energy is a solid 374 (moderate), and the waves are going to be clean. This is the pick of the bunch for an intermediate surfer. Baggies is a point break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it should be working. Just keep in mind crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early.

The next best look is Monday morning, August 24th. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the S, with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of energy (combined energy of 1241 – strong). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit ripply but still fun. This is a good option for intermediate surfers, but that long period might make it a bit too straight for the beach break, but on a point like Baggies, it should be fine.

Things get a bit iffy after that. Tuesday morning, August 25th is a write-off with onshore winds and a messy 5 ft S swell. The 26th sees a big 6 ft S swell with a very long period (19 seconds), but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore, making it lumpy. That’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s not ideal.

Thursday morning, August 27th offers a cleaner 4 ft S swell with a moderate 13-second period, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore. Combined energy is 1092 (strong), so there’s some push. It’s a marginal option, but if you’re keen, it’s the best of a fairly average bunch.

The run from August 30th into early September looks poor. Strong winds, rain, and choppy conditions. August 31st has a 8 ft ENE swell, but with a short 7-second period and light wind, it’s a messy, lumpy affair. It’s not a great mix for paddle surfing, but that kind of wind and swell combo might be fun for the kite surfers.

So, to wrap it up: the 22nd is your best bet for a clean, classic wave. The 24th is a solid second choice. After that, the window closes until the 27th which is a salvageable day. The rest of the forecast is mostly a write-off with strong winds and messy conditions. Hang in there, it’ll turn around.

Rusty.

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