Surf Forecasts:
Bakio surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bakio this week:
The surf forecast for Bakio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bakio in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bakio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next two weeks. Honestly, it starts real slow, so don’t be in a hurry to wax up. The water’s at 75°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year – at least it’ll be nice to sit out there.
There’s nothing worth paddling out for until Saturday the 27th of August. The surf is tiny, the wind is wrong, it’s all junk. From the 27th, the swell picks up, but the wind messes it up for a while.
Thursday the 25th of August morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is basically flat at 0.3ft from the NW with a 13-second period. That’s a groundswell, but there’s no energy behind it (combined energy 13). Don’t bother.
Thursday the 27th of August morning brings a punchier 7ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period. The combined energy hits 538 (moderate), so there’s some grunt, but the cross-shore wind is blowing 30 km/h and it’s lumpy. That’s kite-surfing weather, not clean paddle surfing. Not our day.
The real standout is Saturday the 29th of August morning at Bakio. We’re looking at 7ft from the NW, 10-second period, and glassy conditions with a light easterly breeze at just 5 km/h. That’s as clean as it gets. Combined energy is 962 (moderate to strong). The swell is a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, this is the session. The direction (NW) is exactly what this break likes. It’s consistent here, so waves will come steady, but crowds are often a thing, so beat the rush.
Sunday the 30th of August morning is also solid: 5ft from the NW, 9-second period, glassy again with light east wind. Combined energy is 332 (moderate). Smaller and cleaner, better for intermediate surfers, but not as powerful.
And then there’s a later highlight on Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We’re two weeks out on this, so don’t lock it in yet, but the data shows 7ft from the NW with a long 13-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 1395 (strong). That’s a proper groundswell. For Bakio, that long period will wrap in nicely and give you long, clean lines. Definitely for the experts, as 7ft with that energy will have some real power. Put it on your radar and check back closer to the date.
So, the first week is a bust. Don’t bother. Saturday the 29th of August morning is your best bet for a clean, fun session, and keep an eye on Thursday the 3rd of September morning for something bigger.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 179 | 129 | 75 | 37 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 43 | 25 | 22 | 45 | 538 | 626 | 376 | 277 | 2285 | 1378 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:08PM2.56m | 2:01AM2.50m | 2:30PM2.70m | 3:06AM2.67m | 3:23PM2.93m | 3:50AM2.89m | 4:04PM3.17m | 4:25AM3.10m | 4:38PM3.40m | 4:58AM3.29m | 5:10PM3.60m | 5:29AM3.45m | 5:41PM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM1.36m | 7:56AM1.37m | 8:39PM1.20m | 8:57AM1.17m | 9:31PM0.97m | 9:42AM0.93m | 10:11PM0.72m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:45PM0.49m | 10:54AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 179 | 129 | 34 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 43 | 23 | 12 | 20 | — | 626 | 376 | 277 | — | 1378 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 75 | 37 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 25 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | S 2 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 24 | — | — | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 45 | 538 | — | — | 7 | 2285 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 16 | 340 | 254 | 248 | 503 | 249 | 0 | 12 | 112 | 27 | 52 | 52 | 37 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bakio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bakio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bakio 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 (Bakio) 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).
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