Bawa surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WIB
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Bawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bawa sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Bawa surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period with SW 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 (May 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
15
0.9
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2178
2151
1846
1604
1504
1265
1002
936
757
598
557
477
397
449
586
777
822
624
577
451
528
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
WNW
0
NW
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
N
0
ESE
10
WSW
0
WSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
0
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
0
W
5
N
15
WNW
5
WSW
5
N
10
WNW
5
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:11AM0.70m
4:15PM0.48m
4:46AM0.74m
4:56PM0.47m
5:20AM0.76m
5:33PM0.46m
5:53AM0.76m
6:09PM0.45m
6:27AM0.76m
6:43PM0.44m
7:01AM0.76m
7:16PM0.43m
7:35AM0.75m
7:51PM0.42m
Low Tide
10:50AM0.19m
9:58PM0.12m
11:27AM0.14m
10:29PM0.10m
12:01PM0.11m
11:01PM0.08m
12:33PM0.09m
11:33PM0.07m
1:05PM0.08m
00:05AM0.06m
1:38PM0.09m
00:39AM0.07m
2:13PM0.10m
1:12AM0.10m
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
3
Temp °C
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
27
33
33
33
32
31
33
32
31
32
32
31
32
31
31
32
31
30
33
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
Energy kJ
2178
2151
1846
1604
1504
1265
1002
936
757
598
557
477
343
280
586
777
822
624
577
394
276
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
63
47
48
48
49
50
63
63
50
48
50
49
397
449
167
50
50
318
295
451
465
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
Energy kJ
13
12
6
6
23
21
20
19
14
31
80
177
44
44
52
76
108
32
239
133
528
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
50
0
0
138
0
0
63
0
0
63
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nias
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
4
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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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