Baldwin Beach Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.92° N 156.40° W

Baldwin Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Baldwin Beach Park sea temperature is
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Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baldwin Beach Park this week:

The surf forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baldwin Beach Park in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from right here. Gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half looks pretty grim around Baldwin Beach Park. The energy's there, but the winds are just not cooperating, so we're in a bit of a holding pattern. Hang tight though, because there's a flicker of hope way down the line.

Right now, from Monday the 17th right through the end of the month, it's a tough watch. The trade winds are hammering us from the east and east-northeast, clocking in at 15 to 25 km/h, and it's just cross-shore or cross-onshore all day long. That means every bump of swell we get is chopped up and messy. Swell heights bounce between 2 ft and 5 ft, but it's weak, crumbly stuff (combined energy sitting between 69 and 350). Poor surf conditions is the name of the game, and the scores reflect it. There's no standout session in this first stretch.

We do get a pulse of size later on. By Tuesday the 25th, the swell pushes up to 6 ft with combined energy jumping to 451, but that cross-shore wind just won't let go, so it stays poor. Same story on Wednesday the 26th – we see 7 ft and energy of 513, but the model barely gives it a nod, calling it marginal at best.

Now, the one date that's got my ears pricked is Thursday the 27th of August. That morning we're looking at an 8 ft swell from the east with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy absolutely roars to life at 1738. Then Thursday afternoon it jumps to a 10 ft swell from the east, period stretching to 12 seconds, and energy hitting a massive 2482. That's real groundswell energy, folks. The caveat? It's still cross-shore from the ENE at 20 km/h, which will put a bit of a chop on it. But that size and period, with the swell wrapping in from the east at Baldwin (a reef and point break that loves an NNE groundswell), could produce some powerful, heaving walls. This is expert territory at over 8 ft, so leave the foamies at home. The crowd factor is a concern though – this spot is 'often' busy, and with a pulse like that, expect it to be packed. It's the only real highlight on the whole board, and it's promising but a little uncertain that far out. We also get another push of 10 ft on Friday the 28th, but again, that cross-shore wind is the story.

After that, it drops off fast, with the swell fading back into the marginal zone through the 31st and into September. So, if you're waiting for a window, Thursday the 27th is your play. It's not perfect, but it's the best we've got.

Stay patient, keep your eye on the horizon, and if you're not an expert, maybe sit this one out.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:38PM0.67m
6:50AM0.65m
4:30PM0.61m
8:31AM0.64m
11:00AM0.67m
12:04PM0.73m
12:39PM0.78m
10:25PM0.40m
1:07PM0.82m
11:49PM0.44m
Low Tide
11:09AM0.43m
11:35PM0.20m
11:55AM0.52m
00:05AM0.21m
00:47AM0.23m
2:05AM0.25m
3:53AM0.24m
9:00PM0.40m
5:08AM0.20m
8:20PM0.39m
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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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