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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) this week:
The surf forecast for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bali Bay (Glen Reef) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 634 | 269 | 140 | 683 | 691 | 1402 | 1325 | 2035 | 1547 | 1155 | 998 | 998 | 899 | 570 | 380 | 158 | 109 | 265 | 634 | 520 | 450 | 441 | 950 | 643 | 575 | 463 | 361 | 230 | 575 | 2419 | 1969 | 880 | 533 | 463 | 513 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:48AM 1.76 | 4:13PM 1.66 | 4:16AM 1.73 | 4:43PM 1.63 | 4:48AM 1.68 | 5:18PM 1.58 | 5:25AM 1.60 | 6:00PM 1.51 | 6:10AM 1.49 | 6:53PM 1.45 | 7:11AM 1.38 | 8:07PM 1.40 | 8:42AM 1.31 | 9:41PM 1.42 | 10:27AM 1.33 | 11:05PM 1.51 | 11:48AM 1.43 | 12:09AM 1.64 | 12:45PM 1.55 | 1:00AM 1.77 | 1:33PM 1.66 | 1:45AM 1.86 | 2:16PM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:38PM 0.46 | 10:01AM 0.35 | 10:07PM 0.48 | 10:30AM 0.38 | 10:37PM 0.52 | 11:02AM 0.43 | 11:13PM 0.59 | 11:39AM 0.51 | 11:57PM 0.67 | 12:26PM 0.61 | 12:59AM 0.75 | 1:32PM 0.70 | 2:37AM 0.79 | 3:09PM 0.75 | 4:25AM 0.73 | 4:44PM 0.70 | 5:42AM 0.60 | 5:53PM 0.61 | 6:38AM 0.46 | 6:47PM 0.50 | 7:26AM 0.33 | 7:34PM 0.40 | 8:08AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bali Bay (Glen Reef) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bali Bay (Glen Reef) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bali Bay (Glen Reef) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bali Bay (Glen Reef) 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 (Bali Bay (Glen Reef)) 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 Bali Bay (Glen Reef) 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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