Bawa surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 WIB
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Bawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bawa sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Bawa surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bawa this week:

The surf forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SW
18
1.6
SSW
13
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
477
397
449
595
826
712
690
690
539
528
880
655
677
1057
917
530
818
1491
1150
1257
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
0
N
10
WNW
0
WNW
5
NNE
10
WSW
0
ENE
5
SSE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SE
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
ESE
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:09PM0.45m
6:27AM0.76m
6:43PM0.44m
7:01AM0.76m
7:16PM0.43m
7:35AM0.75m
7:51PM0.42m
8:09AM0.73m
8:28PM0.42m
8:44AM0.71m
9:12PM0.43m
9:20AM0.69m
10:05PM0.44m
10:01AM0.66m
Low Tide
11:33PM0.07m
1:05PM0.08m
00:05AM0.06m
1:38PM0.09m
00:39AM0.07m
2:13PM0.10m
1:12AM0.10m
2:50PM0.13m
1:47AM0.13m
3:28PM0.15m
2:26AM0.18m
4:09PM0.16m
3:12AM0.23m
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:34
1
1
Temp °C
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
33
33
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
33
31
33
32
32
32
32
34
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
485
477
343
280
595
826
712
690
690
387
343
880
390
499
1057
917
530
818
1491
1150
1257
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
11
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
11
Energy kJ
47
47
397
449
161
29
35
318
371
539
494
447
655
677
215
220
184
525
156
289
123
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.5
S
15
0.9
S
13
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
22
Energy kJ
80
177
31
31
30
76
28
19
239
133
528
116
280
22
21
154
158
137
67
51
363
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
37
0
0
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
37
0
0
138
0
0
0
0
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Nias
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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Information about the Bawa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bawa 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 (Bawa) 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 Bawa 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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