
Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with 1,207 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baldwin Beach Park this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Baldwin Beach Park in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a rough stretch. We’re looking at Baldwin Beach Park, and for the first week, it’s a battle. We’ve got persistent cross-shore winds, mostly from the east and east-northeast, blowing at 12 to 16 mph, and that’s chopping up the surface something fierce. The swell is there, starting around 4 ft on Tuesday afternoon, building to 6 ft by the weekend, but the quality is just not there. The wave energy is moderate, hitting 229 (moderate) to 431 (moderate) through this period, but with that short period swell of 7 to 8 seconds and the constant wind, it’s a messy, bumpy wave. The finder is calling it poor surf conditions the whole way through Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, we see a bump in period to 12 seconds and energy jumps to 586 (moderate), but it’s still cross-shore and the score is a 1 out of 10. Honestly, from Tuesday, July 21st through Saturday, July 25th, it’s a write-off for quality surfing.
Now, we’ve got a notable shift coming. Sunday, July 26th morning, the swell period stretches out to 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 992 (strong). The swell comes in at 4 ft from the east, but the wind is still cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. This is a tease. By Sunday afternoon, the energy is even higher at 1226 (strong), but the wave’s still 5 ft and the wind goes cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. The real standout window looks to be from Monday, July 27th, through Thursday, July 30th. Monday morning has 6 ft east swell with a 14-second period, and energy is massive at 1313 (very strong). The wind is cross-onshore from the NE at 12 mph, which is still not ideal, but the power is there. It’s only scoring a 1 out of 10 in the finder, so it’s marginal.
The best of the bunch, and the only one I’d get excited about, is Thursday morning, July 30th. For the first time in the forecast, we get an offshore wind – a light 6 mph from the NNW. The swell is 6 ft from the NE, with a 10-second period, and energy is 650 (strong). This is clean. The finder gives it a 2 out of 10, which is the highest score in the whole run. This is the one to circle. The wind will be light, the waves will have some shape, and for Baldwin Beach Park (a reef and point setup), an offshore wind like that is a golden ticket. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
After that, we slide back into the same old story. Friday, July 31st, through the end of the run on Wednesday, August 5th, it’s back to cross-shore winds, short period swell, and poor surf. The energy drops back to moderate levels (271 to 614), and the conditions are just not worthwhile. The last week of the forecast is a long, flat gap with nothing to recommend.
So, if you’re a punter looking for a wave, your best bet is that Thursday morning, July 30th. Get on it early, because the afternoon wind swings back east and spoils it. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind and the chop. It’s a tough outlook, but that one morning might just be worth the wait.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 147 | 123 | 583 | 177 | 240 | 201 | 189 | 223 | 286 | 379 | 330 | 330 | 378 | 687 | 935 | 953 | 1163 | 1016 | 1126 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:38PM0.60m | 11:30AM0.68m | 12:23PM0.74m | 1:00PM0.80m | 1:32PM0.84m | 11:32PM0.44m | 2:02PM0.87m | 00:28AM0.46m | 2:29PM0.90m | 1:11AM0.49m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.58m | 2:24AM0.22m | 3:23AM0.21m | 4:27AM0.19m | 5:24AM0.16m | 8:56PM0.42m | 6:12AM0.12m | 9:02PM0.40m | 6:52AM0.09m | 9:16PM0.38m | ||||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 18 | E 12 | WSW 20 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
39 | 103 | 123 | 12 | 177 | 38 | 9 | 34 | 19 | 44 | 65 | 56 | 54 | 222 | 687 | 935 | 953 | 1163 | 1016 | 1126 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SW 16 | NNE 7 | SW 23 | NE 6 | NNW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | E 16 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 9 |
58 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 50 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 41 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 11 | SW 16 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 13 |
11 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 51 | 49 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
132 | 147 | 123 | 583 | 56 | 240 | 201 | 189 | 223 | 286 | 379 | 330 | 330 | 378 | 305 | 291 | 283 | 150 | 186 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 1 |
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Information about the Baldwin Beach Park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baldwin Beach Park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baldwin Beach Park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baldwin Beach Park 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 (Baldwin Beach Park) 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 Baldwin Beach Park 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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