Bawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checking in.

Alright, we’re looking at Bawa and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. This spot is a reef and point break, very consistent, and it holds a lot of swell. The water temp is sitting at about 86°, with an anomaly of plus 1°, so it’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The wait is on for the first good window.

The first few days from Monday the 10th are a write-off. We’ve got risk of thunderstorms, cross-onshore winds, and the wave comment is calling it marginal. No point suiting up for that.

Things start to get interesting on Wednesday afternoon the 12th. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the south at 16 seconds. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1840 (moderate). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, so this is when I’d start paying attention. Thursday morning the 13th is also okay, but the wind goes light cross-shore.

The real standout of this whole outlook lands on Friday afternoon the 14th. We get glassy conditions again, with a clean 6ft south swell at a solid 16 seconds. The energy is 1794 (moderate), and it’s described as excellent. Saturday morning the 15th is also glassy with a similar 5ft S swell at 14 seconds. For experienced guys, these are the prime windows. Keep in mind the swell coming from the south (optimum for Bawa is SW), and with periods around 14-16 seconds, this groundswell will have some serious push and shape, especially on a point.

The energy builds again heading into the second week, with Tuesday the 19th seeing some of the biggest swell of the period. Wednesday afternoon the 19th has a 10ft SSW swell with glassy winds – that’s a big, powerful wave. Combined energy hits 4697 (strong). That is only for experts, and the risk of thunderstorms is there. Then Thursday the 20th afternoon cleans right up with zero wind and a 8ft SSW swell. That is another serious session for the crew with the right gear.

Later on, Saturday the 22nd has some lovely glassy mornings and afternoons with a 6-7ft SSW swell, keeping the fun going. The surf starts to get a bit ragged toward the 23rd and 24th with onshore winds moving in.

For the absolute best on offer, I’m locking in Friday afternoon the 14th for the clean, glassy conditions and that solid, long-period swell. The second standout is Wednesday afternoon the 19th if you’re an expert looking for size and power.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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