Bakio Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.43° N 2.80° W

Bakio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bakio sea temperature is
23.9° C
2.4° 

Bakio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bakio surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with 590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WNW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bakio over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Bakio over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a real heartbreaker. From now until the 20th, it’s pretty much flat or just too messy to bother with. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor winds. The water is a balmy 75°F, which is about 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warm, but it’s not gonna make the surf any better.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Thursday, August 20th. A new long-period groundswell starts to push in from the NW, running 12 seconds, which brings some real energy (combined energy of 862). The swell height is about 6ft, and while that’s a solid size, the wind is a cross-onshore breeze from the NW at 15 km/h (9 mph), keeping things a bit chopped up. The morning session is rated as marginal, but it’s the first real pulse we’ve seen. The afternoon is a bit cleaner wind-wise, but still cross-onshore, so don’t expect perfection.

Friday, August 21st keeps the momentum going. The swell from the NW drops slightly to 5ft, with a 10-second period, but the energy is still decent (combined energy of 424). The wind shifts a bit, coming from the WNW at 10 km/h (6 mph), making it a light cross-shore. It’s still a marginal call, but the conditions are improving.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, it’s the morning of Saturday, August 22nd. The swell drops to 3ft, but the wind goes completely glassy – dead calm, offshore from the W at 5 km/h (3 mph). The wave energy is light (105), but that glassy surface will make for some clean, fun little waves. It’s the best combination of conditions we get in the whole run. The wave period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit windswell-like, but it’ll be clean.

Looking further out, the Tuesday, August 25th afternoon brings a spike in size, with an 8ft NW swell and a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 989, so there’s a lot of power. But the wind is onshore from the NNW at 10 km/h (6 mph), which will make it a bit lumpy. At 8ft, this is expert territory – too big for beginners. The wind and size make it a marginal call.

The very end of the period, into Friday, August 28th, sees a 4ft NW swell with moderate energy (419), but the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the NW at 25 km/h (16 mph), making it choppy and unappealing for a paddle.

So, overall, we’ve got a long flat spell, then a few days of building, but often messy, surf. The real gem is the glassy Saturday morning the 22nd for a clean, small-wave session. The bigger pulses on the 20th and 25th have potential, but the wind is a factor. If you’re a beginner, the 22nd is your best bet; if you’re an expert, the 25th afternoon might offer some power, but it’s a sloppy one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
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1
NW
7
0.8
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8
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8
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0.6
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0.4
NNW
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5
0.4
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0.2
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0.3
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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33
78
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53
70
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90
147
99
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53
26
22
21
10
6
6
33
Wind (km/h)
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NW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
W
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
SW
0
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10
NE
0
SW
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:56PM4.10m
6:22AM3.78m
6:38PM4.11m
7:01AM3.74m
7:17PM4.00m
7:39AM3.63m
7:56PM3.78m
8:16AM3.45m
8:33PM3.49m
8:53AM3.24m
9:13PM3.17m
9:33AM3.00m
9:57PM2.85m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.06m
00:05AM-0.15m
12:16PM-0.01m
00:46AM-0.12m
12:56PM0.02m
1:25AM0.01m
1:36PM0.16m
2:03AM0.23m
2:16PM0.37m
2:40AM0.51m
2:57PM0.64m
3:20AM0.81m
3:43PM0.93m
4:07AM1.10m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Bakio Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bakio may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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