Bawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at a solid stretch of waves at Bawa. This reef and point break is in for a treat, picking up a nice long-period SW groundswell that’s got some real grunt. The water’s sitting at 86°F, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary.

The best early window is Thursday, September 3rd. The morning is looking prime with a clean 5ft swell from the SW, a 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the north. That’s the kind of setup that’ll have you smiling from ear to ear. The combined energy is moderate at 1054, and with the wind off the land, it’s going to be silky smooth. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore, so get in early.

Friday, September 4th, is another cracker. The morning is dead glassy – zero wind – with a 4ft swell from the SSW. It’s a touch smaller, but when it’s that clean, it’s a dream. The energy is moderate (681), and those 13-second intervals between sets will make paddling out a breeze. This is a perfect session for a mid-length or a fun board.

The following week keeps the goods rolling. Monday, September 7th morning is clean with a light offshore and a 4ft SSW swell. Then Tuesday, September 8th morning gets interesting: a 4ft swell but with a very long 18-second period (1089 energy). That’s a proper groundswell. It’s small, but at a point break like Bawa, those long-period lines will wrap in like a dream.

The big one, the one you need to mark on your calendar, is Wednesday, September 16th. This is a serious day. We’re talking a 7ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. The combined energy is a massive 4645 (strong), which is a ton of power. It’s going to be big, pushing 8ft in the afternoon, so this is strictly for the experts. The wind stays glassy all day, with a light SW breeze in the afternoon keeping it smooth. If you’re skilled and comfortable with heavy water, this is the day to be out.

There are no real gaps in the surf here; it’s a very consistent run. The only rough patch is Saturday, September 12th, when a strong westerly wind (25 mph) and heavy rain will trash the surface. The swell is still there, but it’ll be a messy, choppy mess. Best to take that day off.

Crowds at Bawa are listed as "sometimes", so expect a few heads on the peak, but it’s not a packed house. The reef and point setup loves these long-period swells (15-20 seconds), bending them into clean, peeling lines. The beach breaks might get a bit walled-up, but here, it’s a dream.

Get out there and enjoy the run.

- Rusty

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