
Surf Forecasts:
Baleal Sul surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baleal Sul this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Baleal Sul in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baleal Sul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Baleal Sul.
Honestly, if you’re looking to paddle out in the next week and a half, you’re gonna be disappointed. The first week is a write-off. From Friday the 7th right through to Friday the 14th, it’s a relentless run of onshore wind and “poor surf conditions.” The wind is mostly out of the N and NNW, a solid 12 to 13 mph, blowing straight onshore, and the swell is small and weak. You’ll see a bit of energy pick up around the 14th, with combined energy hitting 453 and 534, but it’s still onshore, and the waves are just messy. Not worth a session.
There’s a bit of a gap there, but things start to look up on Saturday the 15th. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW at 6 mph. That’s enough to clean things up. Combined energy is a solid 589 in the morning, which is a good sign of moderate power. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first real chance at a wave.
Then, Sunday the 16th is the standout. The morning is glassy, absolute zero wind, with a 7ft swell from the NNW. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a wind swell, but when it’s that clean and the combined energy is 537, it’s going to be fun. Baleal Sul is a sheltered beginner spot, so 7ft might be a bit much for absolute beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, that’s clean, head-high-plus waves rolling in with no wind. That’s the one to circle on your calendar.
After that, the winds go onshore again on Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, with swell staying around 5ft. The energy is weaker, around 250, and it’s a choppy mess. The rest of the run into the 22nd sees mostly onshore winds and building swell, hitting 8ft by the 21st, but with strong onshore winds up to 19 mph. That’s just a blown-out, gutless scene, more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle.
So, to sum it up: the first nine days are a dud. The best bet is Sunday morning, the 16th of August. That’s your window. It’s glassy, clean, and there’s enough swell to get a proper ride. The water temp is about 68°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 123 | 96 | 33 | 30 | 82 | 84 | 120 | 114 | 90 | 128 | 42 | 30 | 55 | 77 | 108 | 135 | 135 | 106 | 101 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:36PM2.80m | 11:20AM2.91m | 00:04AM2.85m | 12:38PM3.07m | 1:18AM3.00m | 1:41PM3.30m | 2:17AM3.18m | 2:35PM3.53m | 3:07AM3.35m | 3:22PM3.70m | 3:51AM3.45m | 4:06PM3.80m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM1.36m | 4:53AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.28m | 6:15AM1.26m | 7:02PM1.08m | 7:23AM1.10m | 8:04PM0.85m | 8:18AM0.92m | 8:55PM0.64m | 9:06AM0.75m | 9:41PM0.51m | 9:50AM0.65m | 10:23PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
101 | 123 | 96 | 33 | 30 | 82 | 84 | 120 | 114 | 90 | 5 | 42 | 21 | 55 | 77 | 108 | 135 | 135 | 106 | 101 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | W 6 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 |
28 | 27 | 39 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 46 | 39 | 59 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 42 | 56 | 49 | 51 | 17 | 16 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | N 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | S 12 | N 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | N 8 |
3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 128 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 23 | 40 | 69 | 74 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 1017 | 4 | 2 | 363 | 74 | 74 | 358 | 74 | 74 | 364 | 74 | 74 | 358 | 74 | 74 | 377 | 74 | 74 | 261 | 74 |
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The above surf forecast table for Baleal Sul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baleal Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baleal Sul 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 (Baleal Sul) 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 Baleal Sul 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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