Bakio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up at Bakio. It’s a bit of a quiet start, to be honest, but patience is a virtue.

Right now, and for the majority of the next two weeks, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The swell is tiny, the wind is often messy, and the scoreboard is completely empty. Monday the 5th of August through to Sunday the 11th is a rough run of poor surf conditions, with tiny waves and mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes. There’s a little bump of energy around Thursday the 6th, with swell hitting 3 ft from the NW and a combined energy of 154 (moderate), but that NE wind at 12 mph is going to chop it up something shocking. Not worth paddling out for.

The rest of that first week drags on with nothing to write home about. The water is sitting at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you could have a swim, but don’t bother dragging the board.

Now, the one shining moment in this entire 16-day window arrives on Monday the 17th of August. That’s the standout. Early morning, the wind clocks around to a light SE at 9 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 207 (strong). This is surfable, clean, and actually decent. The break is exposed to that swell, and the optimum direction matches up perfectly. For a beginner spot, this is as good as it gets in this forecast. The wind will be light and clean, making for a glassy morning session. Come afternoon, the wind strengthens and turns onshore, so it’s a short window, but it’s the only one we’ve got.

Bakio is a consistent spot, but this run is a long, dry stretch. The one good morning on the 17th is the real deal, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed and check back closer to the time.

Rusty.

Read more