Bawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Bawa (reef and point) region.

The swell window is open, but it’s a slow burner for the first few days. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a write-off for quality surf – the wind is onshore or cross-on, the waves are messy, and it’s just not worth paddling out. You’ll want to wait. Saturday the 12th is a bit of a mixed bag; the morning is choppy with a cross-on breeze, but the afternoon shows some promise. The swell builds to 7ft from the SW with a long 19-second period, and the wind goes light and cross-shore. The energy is strong (3635), but the wave quality is still a bit marginal. Not the standout, but a sign of things to come.

The real standout window kicks off Sunday morning, September 13th. This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That’s the recipe for clean, powerful lines. The combined energy is pumping at (3379). This is advanced-level surf, so if you’re not comfortable with overhead waves, give it a wide berth. But for the experienced crew, this is as good as it gets. The water is a warm 86°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year, so you’re in for a tropical session.

After Sunday morning, the wind gets a bit onshore again, but the swell sticks around in the 5ft to 7ft range. Monday and Tuesday are okay, but nothing special. Then Wednesday morning, September 16th, throws up another chance. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy again. It’s a smaller, cleaner day for those who want the quality without the heavy size.

The second week from the 18th onward has some decent morning windows. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th mornings are looking tidy – glassy and clean conditions with 4ft to 7ft SSW swell. The wind is light and offshore, so the waves will be well-shaped. The long-period groundswell will favour the point break setup here, giving you longer, more drawn-out rides.

By the 22nd and into the 24th, the swell drops off a bit, but the wind stays clean and offshore, offering smaller, fun-sized waves in the 3ft to 4ft range. It’s not a power session, but it’s clean and rideable.

Bottom line: Don't bother paddling out until Saturday afternoon at the earliest. The absolute best bet is Sunday morning, September 13th, for the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful waves. The second-best window is Wednesday morning the 16th, and then the weekend of the 20th for some clean, fun waves.

Rusty, signing off.

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