Surf Forecasts:
Bakio surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bakio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Rusty here, and I’m gonna tell you how it’s lookin’ at Bakio for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a tough one. There’s a big dry spell from the 20th through the 26th of July. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak – most of it is in the single-digit or low two-digit range for combined energy – and the wind is either cross-onshore or a strong cross-shore. It’s choppy, lumpy, and just not worth your time. You’d be better off on a kiteboard if you’re desperate.
Then things start to shift. On Monday the 27th of July, we get a NW swell pushin’ in at 4ft to 4ft, with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The energy jumps to 242 and 282 (moderate). The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but at least there’s some size.
Now, the real standout. If you can only go one day, make it Wednesday the 29th of July, in the morning. The swell is a solid 4ft from the NW, period at 10 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell with good shape. The energy is 359 (moderate, getting strong). And the wind? It’s glassy. Dead calm. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a clean, lined-up session. The water temp is 76°F, which is much warmer than normal – about 7°F above the average for this time of year. That’s a rare treat.
After that, the 30th of July brings a bigger 6ft NW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is onshore, so it’s gonna be a messy, dumpy one. Only for the hardcore guys. Energy is 373 (moderate-strong).
The 31st of July, Friday morning, is another glassy jewel. The swell drops to 4ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy again. Energy is 247 (moderate). That’s a clean, fun morning with a low chance of crowds if you get there early.
The first week of August looks like the swell fades again. Small, weak, cross-onshore stuff. The 4th of August has a 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a borderline option. Energy is 273 (moderate), but it’s not the clean finish you want.
Bottom line: the first week is a no-go. The top sessions are the 29th and 31st mornings. Get out there for that glassy, groundswell perfection. It’s a short window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 134 | 179 | 149 | 159 | 141 | 59 | 78 | 68 | 35 | 34 | 53 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 56 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:42AM3.15m | 10:02PM3.22m | 10:31AM2.95m | 10:54PM2.94m | 11:27AM2.80m | 11:57PM2.73m | 12:34PM2.70m | 1:11AM2.63m | 1:47PM2.71m | 2:24AM2.66m | 2:51PM2.82m | 3:23AM2.77m | 3:42PM2.98m | 4:09AM2.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.69m | 4:12AM0.76m | 4:32PM0.93m | 5:04AM1.00m | 5:33PM1.12m | 6:05AM1.18m | 6:44PM1.22m | 7:14AM1.25m | 7:55PM1.21m | 8:20AM1.21m | 8:57PM1.09m | 9:16AM1.08m | 9:48PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 94 | 134 | 179 | 149 | 159 | 141 | 59 | 78 | 68 | 35 | 34 | 53 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 10 | 56 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NNW 6 | W 3 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | W 9 | NW 9 | — | NNW 7 | W 8 | NW 11 | W 8 | NNW 13 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 6 | — | 9 | 16 | — | — | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 101 | 0 | 441 | 976 | 1002 | 935 | 1555 | 487 | 198 | 340 | 51 |
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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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