
Surf Forecasts:
Bawa surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
398 | 1009 | 986 | 788 | 952 | 534 | 558 | 600 | 441 | 372 | 339 | 390 | 628 | 684 | 516 | 469 | 587 | 644 | 435 | 422 | 840 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10PM0.45m | 7:24AM0.77m | 7:45PM0.47m | 7:55AM0.77m | 8:21PM0.50m | 8:26AM0.76m | 8:59PM0.52m | 8:56AM0.73m | 9:40PM0.54m | 9:29AM0.68m | 10:26PM0.57m | 10:07AM0.62m | 11:20PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:31PM0.09m | 00:32AM0.09m | 2:02PM0.09m | 1:08AM0.10m | 2:31PM0.09m | 1:45AM0.13m | 3:01PM0.10m | 2:24AM0.17m | 3:31PM0.11m | 3:07AM0.21m | 4:03PM0.11m | 3:59AM0.25m | 4:40PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 |
398 | 1009 | 986 | 788 | 952 | 534 | 558 | 600 | 211 | 372 | 325 | 342 | 628 | 684 | 425 | 469 | 587 | 644 | 197 | 188 | 840 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 10 | SW 15 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 |
322 | 81 | 162 | 123 | 131 | 137 | 151 | 219 | 441 | 97 | 339 | 390 | 267 | 262 | 202 | 161 | 154 | 180 | 435 | 422 | 154 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 |
138 | 285 | 224 | 177 | 184 | 224 | 183 | 162 | 108 | 101 | 75 | 70 | 50 | 76 | 516 | 232 | 122 | 81 | 146 | 108 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
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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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