Surf Forecasts:
Baldwin Beach Park surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 423 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baldwin Beach Park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 26th of August all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, the surf is just plain poor. Constant medium-period, ENE windswell, but the wind is never doing us any favours. It’s cross-shore or cross-onshore all day, every day, with a chop that’ll have you fighting the board more than riding it. The swell height bounces between 3 ft and 6 ft, but with that short period (6 to 8 seconds) and that messy wind, it’s not worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy sits in the moderate range (between 160 and 398), but it just doesn’t matter when the surface is that ugly. Don’t even bother.
There is a small glimmer of hope on the 1st of September, with a "marginal" call and a gentle breeze, but it’s still a 5 ft cross-shore chop. It’s not a green light.
Now, for the real news. The only saving grace in this whole 16-day window pops up on Wednesday the 9th of September. Things finally get interesting. The swell direction shifts to straight East, the period jumps to a very long 12 seconds, and the combined energy skyrockets to 1109 – that’s strong, deep groundswell energy. The swell height is 5 ft, which is a solid size, but the wind is a light cross-onshore (6 to 9 mph). That’s not glassy, but it’s workable, and the long period will make for some proper lines.
The main spot here is Baldwin Beach Park (reef and point). This is where you want to be. That 5 ft East swell (12-second period) is going to wrap in nicely, and with it being a reef and point setup, those long-period groundswell lines will really stand up and offer some proper shaped waves. The water temp is a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Baldwin is very consistent, and it’s exposed to that NNE optimum, so the East swell is a reasonable match. It’s also a beginner-friendly spot, but at 5 ft with that long period, it might be pushing the limits for total newbies. The crowds are marked as "often," so you can expect to share the waves, but for the best offering in this whole period, it’s worth the company.
The 10th of September looks similar, with a 5 ft swell from East at a very long 13 seconds. The energy is still strong (777), but that cross-onshore wind is still there. It’s a continuation of the good conditions, but the peak of the swell is on the 9th.
So, to sum it up: the first 12 days are a write-off. A frustrating, choppy, cross-shore mess. But hang in there. The 9th and 10th of September are the only two days that look genuinely worthwhile, with Baldwin Beach Park being the stand-out. The long period groundswell is the real deal, even if the wind is just a little bit onshore. It’s the best we’ve got, and honestly, it looks pretty good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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188 | 158 | 135 | 135 | 145 | 114 | 141 | 140 | 166 | 203 | 195 | 186 | 222 | 186 | 154 | 205 | 355 | 392 | 322 | 343 | 372 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:54PM0.73m | 5:17AM0.74m | 4:08PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:11AM0.34m | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:55AM0.43m | 11:00PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 7 | E 15 | E 15 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | WSW 15 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | E 15 | E 13 |
13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 72 | 109 | 130 | 125 | 106 | 72 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 392 | 12 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | N 8 | NW 9 | E 16 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | E 16 |
8 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 44 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 12 | E 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
188 | 158 | 135 | 135 | 145 | 114 | 141 | 140 | 166 | 203 | 195 | 186 | 222 | 186 | 154 | 205 | 355 | — | 322 | 343 | 372 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 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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