Surf Forecasts:
Bakio surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bakio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Bakio. The immediate days are all flat and messy, with nothing worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly of 6°F above average, so it’s like bathwater.
We’ve got a long, quiet gap from the start of the forecast right through to the morning of the 27th of July. The first real glimmer of something rideable shows up on that Monday morning. It’s still not firing – the swell is a weak 4ft from the NNW, with only 247 units of combined energy (moderate at best), and the period is a short 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy. The afternoon of the 27th stays similar, but with straight onshore wind from the N, making it even less inviting. This is really only for the diehards who just want to get wet; beginners might find the 4ft swell a bit challenging, but it’s not huge.
The standout in this whole 16-day window, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 31st of July. Friday morning brings a 4ft groundswell from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, which is enough to put some shape in the waves. The combined energy is 284 (moderate), and the wind is a light onshore from the NNE, practically glassy. That’s the cleanest it’ll get. The crowd situation at Bakio can be “often” busy, so expect company. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the better-shaped waves from the longer period will be more fun for intermediates. The afternoon is a bit more onshore, so the morning is the pick.
The week after that, on the 1st of August, the morning has a cross-shore wind and a similar 4ft NW swell, but it’s only marginal – the tide might mess with it. After that, the forecast just fades back into poor conditions.
So, to wrap it up: if you’re desperate, the 31st of July (Friday) morning is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for not much. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 37 | 70 | 159 | 181 | 112 | 128 | 92 | 58 | 62 | 50 | 29 | 113 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:44PM3.97m | 8:12AM3.52m | 8:29PM3.78m | 8:56AM3.34m | 9:15PM3.52m | 9:42AM3.15m | 10:02PM3.22m | 10:31AM2.95m | 10:54PM2.94m | 11:27AM2.80m | 11:57PM2.73m | 12:34PM2.70m | 1:11AM2.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.13m | 1:55AM0.05m | 2:06PM0.26m | 2:40AM0.25m | 2:52PM0.46m | 3:25AM0.50m | 3:39PM0.69m | 4:12AM0.76m | 4:32PM0.93m | 5:04AM1.00m | 5:33PM1.12m | 6:05AM1.18m | 6:44PM1.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 37 | 70 | 159 | 181 | 112 | 128 | 92 | 58 | 62 | 50 | 29 | 3 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 4 | NW 8 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 10 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 26 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 21 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NW 4 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 113 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 748 | 1011 | 1102 | 1006 | 806 | 252 | 101 | 18 | 52 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 94 | 9 | 0 | 94 | 9 | 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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