
Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NE swell with 2,381 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. This whole stretch is looking pretty bleak for surf for a long time. We’re talking about a dry spell that runs from now, right through until the middle of next week. The only break on the radar is Baldwin Beach Park, a reef and point setup that’s very consistent, but even with that consistency, it’s just not working for us.
The water is sitting at 80°F which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to get excited about there.
From Tuesday the 11th all the way through to Saturday the 15th of August, it’s a total write-off. The wind is coming from the east and east-northeast, blowing cross-shore to cross-onshore at 12 to 19 mph, which is just ruining the surface. We’re looking at a messy chop, with combined swell energy that's weak to moderate (203 to 864). The swell is small, around 4ft to 8ft, and coming from the east-northeast, which is okay, but the period is a short, weak 7 to 10 seconds. It’s just not got any punch.
We get a bit of a pulse on the 16th, with swell height hitting 8ft to 8ft, and the energy jumps up to 1337 to 1401, but the wind is a disaster. On Sunday morning we’ve got a 25 mph cross-onshore, and by Sunday afternoon it’s a near gale from the east at 37 mph, creating a washing machine. That’s not surfable, that’s a survival mission.
Finally, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. On Monday the 17th of August, we see a shift. The swell is dropping a bit to 10ft from the northeast, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 2305. The morning wind turns to a cross-offshore from the east-southeast, which will clean things up nicely. The forecast notes "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," but this is the only window that looks remotely interesting. However, at 10ft, this is a wave for experienced surfers only. The northeast direction is a good match for the optimum swell direction for this spot (NNE), so it has potential if the tide plays ball. The afternoon gets cross-shore again, so the morning is the only window.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Tuesday the 18th all the way through to Wednesday the 26th of August, the swell drops right back to less than 3ft, with weak, short-period energy and persistent cross-shore winds. It’s a long, flat stretch.
So, the best on offer is a very narrow window on Monday morning the 17th of August at Baldwin Beach Park. It’s not ideal, but it’s the only thing that’s got any size and a shot at clean conditions. For the rest of this 16-day stretch, and for most of the first week, it’s best to leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Fri morning, near gales from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
191 | 186 | 164 | 163 | 166 | 165 | 173 | 231 | 306 | 370 | 423 | 493 | 858 | 1174 | 1774 | 1331 | 1395 | 1736 | 2305 | 2135 | 376 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:30PM1.01m | 1:49AM0.56m | 3:01PM0.99m | 2:37AM0.61m | 3:29PM0.95m | 3:22AM0.64m | 3:53PM0.89m | 4:08AM0.67m | 4:14PM0.81m | 4:55AM0.67m | 4:29PM0.74m | 5:46AM0.67m | 4:38PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.03m | 9:32PM0.27m | 8:35AM0.07m | 9:57PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.15m | 10:21PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.24m | 10:45PM0.20m | 10:30AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.43m | 11:35PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 | ESE 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | ESE 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | W 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNW 8 |
12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 1774 | 1331 | 25 | 1736 | 2305 | 2135 | 376 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | ENE 8 |
8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 17 | ENE 10 | S 14 | S 14 | W 11 | S 13 | W 16 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 11 |
9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
191 | 186 | 164 | 163 | 166 | 165 | 173 | 231 | 306 | 370 | 423 | 493 | 858 | 1174 | — | — | 1395 | — | — | — | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 144 | 149 | 149 | 36 | 93 | 131 | 19 | 19 | 5 |
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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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