
Surf Forecasts:
Baird Bay Reef surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baird Bay Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Baird Bay Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baird Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baird Bay Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2157 | 1484 | 1169 | 673 | 309 | 614 | 261 | 520 | 786 | 755 | 719 | 1137 | 1771 | 1771 | 1519 | 1165 | 1096 | 1265 | 2299 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:37AM0.90m | 2:52PM1.01m | 3:06AM0.91m | 3:09PM0.88m | 3:37AM0.90m | 3:14PM0.74m | 4:12AM0.86m | 2:46PM0.63m | 5:03AM0.78m | 11:16AM0.82m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36AM0.06m | 9:03PM0.12m | 9:08AM0.16m | 9:17PM0.15m | 9:41AM0.30m | 9:24PM0.17m | 10:14AM0.47m | 9:19PM0.19m | 10:54AM0.65m | 8:53PM0.19m | 8:15PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 |
5 | 1484 | 1169 | 673 | 309 | 614 | 238 | 520 | 786 | 755 | 719 | 1137 | 1771 | 1771 | 1519 | 1165 | 1096 | 1265 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 14 | NW 5 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | — |
320 | 4 | 4 | 192 | 229 | 2 | 261 | 248 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 26 | 3 | 83 | 80 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 15 |
2157 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 33 | 14 | 94 | 64 | 2299 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 472 | 867 | 177 | 178 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 0 | 177 | 389 | 226 | 1050 | 332 |
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Information about the Baird Bay Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baird Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baird Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baird Bay Reef 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 (Baird Bay Reef) 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 Baird Bay Reef 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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