
Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baldwin Beach Park in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 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 0.4m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for our local stretch. It's a mixed bag, but there's a flicker of something special way down the line if you've got the patience.
First up, I gotta tell you, the next week or so is looking pretty average. We're looking at a long stretch of so-so conditions. Most days the wind is coming from the east-northeast, light to moderate, which puts a cross-shore or cross-onshore chop on everything. The swell is small, mostly under 5 ft, with short periods under 10 seconds, so it's lacking any real punch. The wave energy is weak to moderate, with readings mostly in the hundreds.
Saturday 12th September kicks it off with a tiny 2 ft swell from the ENE in the morning, bumping up to 4 ft in the afternoon. But it's all wrapped up in a cross-shore wind that's making it choppy. Water temp is a very pleasant 80°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. The rest of that week and into the next just looks poor or marginal, with similar wind and small, weak swell.
There's a slight bump on Thursday 17th September where the swell pushes up to 7 ft and the energy jumps into the 800s, but the wind is howling at 16 mph from the east, making it a choppy, cross-shore mess. It's really only going to interest the kite crew, to be honest.
The real standout, the one that gets a bloke excited, is way out at the end of the forecast window. On Sunday 27th September, things get interesting. Check this out: the swell direction swings around to the NNW with a very long period of 19 seconds in the morning and 18 seconds in the afternoon. That's a proper groundswell, and the energy readings are massive – hitting 920 and then 1506, so strong to very strong. The swell heights are a manageable 3 ft and 5 ft, which will be perfect for a point or reef setup like Baldwin Beach Park itself.
But there's a big caveat. This is a very long-period groundswell. At a beach break, it might break too straight and be tricky, but at a reef and point set-up like Baldwin, it could be absolutely magic. The wind is still a moderate cross-shore from the ENE, which isn't perfect but it's clean enough to work with. This is a promising long-range call, but like I said, it's two weeks out, so keep an eye on it. It's by far the best chance of some really memorable surf in this 16-day run. Crowds are likely at this spot, and it's a very consistent break, so you'll have company if it comes together.
Signing off,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 5 | E 12 | ENE 5 | E 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
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100 | 260 | 99 | 99 | 210 | 99 | 88 | 149 | 39 | 45 | 46 | 55 | 117 | 176 | 567 | 821 | 784 | 675 | 452 | 422 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.77m | 3:50AM0.79m | 3:19PM0.71m | 4:28AM0.78m | 3:31PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.76m | 3:35PM0.60m | 6:00AM0.72m | 3:20PM0.56m | 7:17AM0.67m | 9:41AM0.67m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.25m | 9:22PM0.14m | 9:44AM0.32m | 9:43PM0.13m | 10:21AM0.39m | 10:05PM0.14m | 11:01AM0.46m | 10:27PM0.16m | 11:53AM0.52m | 10:52PM0.19m | 11:25PM0.23m | 00:27AM0.27m | |||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NW 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | WNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | WSW 22 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
72 | 3 | 99 | 99 | 17 | 99 | 88 | 45 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 80 | 24 | 26 | 66 | 66 | 77 | 78 | 75 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | SW 16 | W 11 | SE 8 | NW 12 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 9 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | W 8 | SW 20 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
100 | 10 | 46 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 45 | 39 | 55 | 7 | 79 | 59 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 15 | NW 11 | NNE 10 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
25 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | E 4 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | 260 | 12 | 59 | 210 | 53 | 17 | 149 | 39 | 36 | 46 | 37 | 117 | 176 | 567 | 821 | 784 | 675 | 452 | 422 | 358 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 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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