Bakio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in on the waves for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off yet. The first few days are pretty lackluster, with onshore winds and small, junky surf. Things really start to turn around later in the week, and we’ve got a couple of absolute gems on the horizon.

For the first few days, from Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th, it’s a write-off. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. The combined energy is struggling (146-399), so don’t bother paddling out. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Things finally clean up on Thursday morning, the 10th. Bakio will see a glassy surface with a 5 ft NW swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 363, and while it’s not a monster, it’s the first real surfable window. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be super clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so that 5 ft swell is spot on for learners looking for a fun, uncrowded session.

The real standout, though, is the following Sunday morning, the 13th of September. This is the best of the lot. Bakio will be absolutely firing with a 4 ft swell from the NNW, a long period of 13 seconds, and glassy, offshore conditions. The combined energy is a strong 554, telling you there’s plenty of push. That long period groundswell will wrap in nicely, and with the optimum direction from the NNW, it’s going to be a pleasure. The water is still about average for the season.

Following that, Monday morning the 14th is another beauty. We’ve got a 5 ft NW swell at 12 seconds, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 558. It’s a very similar setup to the day before, so if you miss Sunday, Monday morning is your backup.

The following week looks promising too. Thursday the 17th offers a 5 ft NW swell with glassy conditions and a strong 520 energy, and the next day, Friday the 18th, has a 5 ft NW swell with glassy conditions and 416 energy. Both are great options for the second week, though as always with long-range forecasts, treat them as promising but not set in stone. The periods are a bit shorter by then (10 seconds), so the waves will be a little more sectiony but still fun.

All in all, there’s a long gap of poor surf at the start, but the payoff is a few truly clean, glassy mornings with real groundswell. Don’t sleep on the 13th and 14th.

Rusty

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