Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 355 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. 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 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you about the surf situation for Baldwin Beach Park.
This is going to be a bit of a tough stretch. For the next two weeks, we are going to be staring at a persistent trade wind pattern, and it’s going to mess with the quality. The water temperature is sitting at a normal 80°F for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're waiting for a set.
The first real chance we have for anything close to good doesn’t show up until the morning of September 8th. That’s a long way off. We're looking at a gap of many days with nothing worth getting out of bed for. From now through the 7th, it’s just day after day of chunky cross-shore chop and marginal surf.
Now, let’s look at what we have. The swell is coming from the ENE, which is the wrong side of the compass for this spot. Baldwin needs a solid N or NNE pulse to light up, and we’re just not getting that. When the swell does show a bit of size around the 1st and 2nd of September, the wind is still a nasty cross-shore, keeping everything lumpy. The energy sitting around 386 to 574 (moderate) isn't even the issue—it's the texture.
The one true standout is September 8th. I’m talking about the morning. We finally get a brief window of glassy conditions, with the wind dropping to almost nothing (3 mph). For that one session, we’ll have a clean 6ft swell from the E, with period around 8 seconds. The wave energy will be 513 (moderate), and with that glassy surface, it’ll actually be rideable. It’s a long wait, and the direction is still not ideal, but if you want a clean wave, that’s your only shot. Keep in mind that crowds at Baldwin are often there, so expect company for that one good morning.
After that little breather on the 8th, the wind is supposed to swing back cross-shore in the afternoon, and by the 9th, we’re back to the same old story of choppy, mediocre conditions.
To be honest, if you see the wind cranking like this, the setup at Baldwin Beach Park is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of this forecast. It’s a beach and reef setup getting hammered by side wind.
Hang in there. The 8th of September is the day to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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355 | 326 | 257 | 333 | 273 | 191 | 163 | 154 | 139 | 139 | 145 | 118 | 135 | 139 | 175 | 234 | 191 | 163 | 135 | 135 | 118 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:32PM0.86m | 00:34AM0.49m | 1:55PM0.89m | 1:12AM0.54m | 2:17PM0.90m | 1:49AM0.59m | 2:38PM0.90m | 2:25AM0.64m | 2:58PM0.87m | 3:03AM0.69m | 3:17PM0.84m | 3:43AM0.72m | 3:36PM0.79m | 4:26AM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.36m | 6:37AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.33m | 7:13AM0.11m | 8:44PM0.30m | 7:47AM0.11m | 9:01PM0.26m | 8:21AM0.14m | 9:19PM0.22m | 8:55AM0.19m | 9:40PM0.18m | 9:32AM0.26m | 10:03PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | NE 7 |
31 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 61 | 64 | 103 | 126 | 125 | 104 | 64 | 40 | 118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | E 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | E 11 |
8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 16 |
6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 |
355 | 326 | 257 | 333 | 273 | 191 | 163 | 154 | 139 | 139 | 145 | 118 | 135 | 139 | 175 | 234 | 191 | 163 | 135 | 135 | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 19 |
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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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