Baldwin Beach Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.92° N 156.40° W

Baldwin Beach Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 534 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – the next couple of weeks are a tough watch for clean, quality waves. The whole 16-day window is a grind of cross-shore winds and choppy conditions, with nothing that’s really going to get the heart pumping. The only break on the radar is Baldwin Beach Park, and it’s a long, frustrating stretch before anything worth paddling out for even nudges into the “marginal” category.

From Tuesday, August 18th right through to Saturday, August 29th morning, it’s a write-off. Almost two weeks of poor surf, with the combined swell energy (147 to 816) mostly moderate at best, and that wind is stuck cross-onshore or cross-shore, making everything lumpy and messy. For a spot that’s a reef and point setup that usually loves an NNE swell, the incoming ENE to E swell and those onshore breezes just aren’t doing it any favours. The water temp is sitting at 80°F which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Look, the only time this forecast even whispers possibility is from Saturday, August 29th afternoon through to Tuesday, September 1st. The swell bumps up – we’re talking 7 ft to 10 ft from the E, with period lengthening to 8-10 seconds (that’s moderate groundswell energy) and the combined energy (576 to 1524) climbing from moderate to strong. Those bigger days – Sunday, August 30th especially, with 10 ft swell (1524 energy) – are solid, but here’s the rub: it’s all cross-shore wind, still choppy, and the wind state says moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop. For a reef and point break like Baldwin, that wind direction (E to ENE) is just off, making it messy rather than clean. And at 10 ft, that’s expert-only territory – beginners should stay well clear.

The first truly standout moment? Honestly, there isn’t one. If you’re desperate, the gentlest breezes on September 1st (Tuesday) with 9 mph cross-shore winds and swell around 7 ft give you a slight cross-chop, but it’s still just marginal. The best call is probably the early Tuesday, September 1st morning – 7 ft E swell, 8-second period (627 energy), with a gentle cross-shore breeze. It’s not glassy, but it’s the least offensive option in a grim run. Crowds at Baldwin Beach Park are listed as “often,” so expect company even on these average days.

In short, this is a long dry spell with no real highlights. The end of August into early September has size, but the wind is the enemy. If you’re a kiter, that cross-shore wind on the bigger days might be your jam – for paddle surfing, it’s a pass. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save the wax.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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159
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:30PM0.61m
8:31AM0.64m
11:00AM0.67m
12:04PM0.73m
12:39PM0.78m
10:25PM0.40m
1:07PM0.82m
11:49PM0.44m
1:32PM0.86m
00:34AM0.49m
Low Tide
11:55AM0.52m
00:05AM0.21m
00:47AM0.23m
2:05AM0.25m
3:53AM0.24m
9:00PM0.40m
5:08AM0.20m
8:20PM0.39m
5:58AM0.16m
8:20PM0.36m
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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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