Bawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Bawa. This is a reef and point break, and it’s exposed to the swell, meaning it picks up plenty of energy. It’s a very consistent setup, which is always a good sign.

Right now, the early part of the forecast is a bit of a write-off. Saturday afternoon is messy with a cross-onshore wind and poor conditions. Sunday doesn’t look much better either, with similar cross-onshore winds and marginal surf. You’ll want to sit tight through that.

Things start to turn around on Monday morning, the 7th. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore wind and a solid 4ft swell from the SSW. The combined swell energy is moderate (895), and the period is a long 15 seconds – proper groundswell. This is a good sign for a reef and point setup like Bawa, as it will wrap in nicely. It’s a promising start to the week.

Tuesday morning, the 8th, is a real standout. Glassy conditions, a 2ft swell from the SSW, but with a very long period of 20 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1087). This is the kind of clean, lined-up surf that makes a reef point so special. The swell is small, so it’s not going to be a big day, but the quality will be there for experienced surfers.

The following week builds in size. Wednesday morning, the 9th, and Thursday morning, the 10th, are both glassy with 5ft SSW swells. The combined energy is getting stronger – around 1270 and 1381 respectively. These are excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with those long-period swells providing plenty of push.

By the 12th of September, Saturday morning brings another glassy session with a 5ft SW swell and a combined energy of 1598. It’s a solid setup.

The second week sees the swell really kick in, with heights hitting 6ft to 7ft. Wednesday morning, the 16th, is glassy with a 6ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 1750. Then Saturday morning, the 19th, is glassy again with a 7ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 2280. These are the biggest swells of the period, and they’re coming in clean. Because it’s a reef and point, the long period (15-16 seconds) will create some beautiful, powerful lines.

Crowds are possible here sometimes, so be aware, but with this level of consistency and quality, it’s worth it.

Water temperature is around 86°, which is about normal for the time of year.

The best on offer is the glassy, long-period Tuesday morning on the 8th for quality, and the bigger, clean swells on the 16th and 19th for power. It’s a solid run.

Rusty.

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