
Surf Forecasts:
Bawa surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
450 | 441 | 477 | 459 | 342 | 282 | 245 | 240 | 259 | 318 | 201 | 283 | 339 | 330 | 364 | 546 | 812 | 826 | 921 | 610 | 748 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:25PM0.32m | 4:05AM0.63m | 4:31PM0.34m | 4:51AM0.67m | 5:16PM0.38m | 5:30AM0.71m | 5:52PM0.43m | 6:04AM0.76m | 6:25PM0.47m | 6:35AM0.79m | 6:56PM0.52m | 7:04AM0.80m | 7:27PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53AM0.23m | 8:28PM0.19m | 11:28AM0.18m | 9:37PM0.17m | 11:55AM0.14m | 10:29PM0.14m | 12:20PM0.11m | 11:12PM0.11m | 12:45PM0.09m | 11:50PM0.09m | 1:09PM0.07m | 00:26AM0.09m | 1:33PM0.06m | 1:01AM0.09m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
450 | 441 | 477 | 459 | 342 | 282 | 245 | 240 | 259 | 222 | 163 | 132 | 339 | 330 | 352 | 318 | 812 | 826 | 921 | 610 | 748 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 |
209 | 171 | 149 | 183 | 189 | 197 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 318 | 201 | 283 | 155 | 128 | 110 | 546 | 222 | 273 | 170 | 201 | 596 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | WNW 10 | S 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
83 | 81 | 70 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 181 | 200 | 169 | 68 | 68 | 47 | 30 | 181 | 364 | 75 | 85 | 46 | 81 | 73 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 138 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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