Surf Forecasts:
Bawa surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Oct 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 204 | 208 | 212 | 163 | 203 | 301 | 341 | 308 | 290 | 202 | 193 | 120 | 116 | 125 | 133 | 195 | 259 | 280 | 243 | 229 | 199 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:54PM0.86m | 8:10AM0.47m | 8:41PM0.81m | 9:00AM0.42m | 9:36PM0.74m | 10:09AM0.38m | 10:45PM0.67m | 11:53AM0.38m | 00:10AM0.62m | 1:45PM0.44m | 1:38AM0.60m | 2:56PM0.54m | 2:48AM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM-0.00m | 2:33AM0.06m | 1:40PM0.04m | 3:27AM0.11m | 2:21PM0.10m | 4:38AM0.17m | 3:13PM0.18m | 6:13AM0.20m | 4:40PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.19m | 7:10PM0.30m | 8:42AM0.17m | 8:54PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 24 | 2 | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 204 | 208 | 212 | 163 | 122 | 154 | 341 | 308 | 290 | 202 | 110 | 110 | 112 | 70 | 120 | 195 | 187 | 154 | 224 | 181 | 190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 36 | 32 | 26 | 38 | 203 | 301 | 119 | 11 | 10 | 60 | 193 | 120 | 116 | 125 | 133 | 70 | 259 | 280 | 243 | 229 | 160 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 51 | 51 | 23 | 161 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 103 | 188 | 51 | 64 | 134 | 184 | 199 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 108 | 147 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 7 | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 138 | 15 | 15 | 138 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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