
Surf Forecasts:
Bassam Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bassam Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bassam Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bassam Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bassam Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
390 | 441 | 493 | 234 | 230 | 170 | 389 | 382 | 92 | 206 | 167 | 269 | 249 | 226 | 218 | 229 | 366 | 498 | 687 | 553 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.16m | 3:46AM1.33m | 3:47PM1.20m | 4:21AM1.38m | 4:28PM1.22m | 4:54AM1.38m | 5:05PM1.20m | 5:25AM1.35m | 5:42PM1.16m | 5:55AM1.28m | 6:17PM1.10m | 6:23AM1.19m | 6:52PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10AM0.33m | 9:15PM0.10m | 9:53AM0.26m | 9:54PM0.09m | 10:31AM0.21m | 10:30PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.19m | 11:04PM0.15m | 11:40AM0.18m | 11:37PM0.21m | 12:12PM0.20m | 00:09AM0.29m | 12:43PM0.24m | 00:41AM0.37m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
390 | 441 | 129 | 234 | 230 | 115 | 389 | 382 | 92 | 206 | 167 | 269 | 249 | 226 | 218 | 107 | 366 | 498 | 687 | 553 | 475 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
215 | 209 | — | 127 | 78 | 170 | 47 | 43 | 20 | 101 | 120 | 109 | 96 | 64 | 59 | 229 | 135 | 105 | 33 | 39 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | S 15 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 69 | 37 | 15 | 35 | 46 | 37 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 63 | 45 | 54 | 29 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | S 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | S 5 |
— | — | 493 | 58 | 89 | — | — | 9 | 62 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | — | 7 | — | — | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 1828 | 349 | 180 | 2438 | 180 | 180 | 2409 | 180 | 1534 | 2409 | 349 | 295 | 1828 | 180 | 240 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
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Information about the Bassam Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bassam Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bassam Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bassam Beach 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 (Bassam Beach) 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 Bassam Beach 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.










