
Surf Forecasts:
Bawa surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with S 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1674 | 1385 | 1294 | 1003 | 841 | 778 | 1687 | 1158 | 913 | 1750 | 1184 | 721 | 627 | 886 | 643 | 719 | 701 | 479 | 404 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:53PM0.79m | 6:03AM0.68m | 6:23PM0.82m | 6:34AM0.63m | 6:53PM0.82m | 7:03AM0.58m | 7:23PM0.80m | 7:31AM0.52m | 7:53PM0.76m | 7:57AM0.47m | 8:25PM0.70m | 8:22AM0.41m | 8:59PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.06m | 11:57AM0.03m | 00:40AM0.04m | 12:20PM0.02m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:44PM0.02m | 1:44AM0.07m | 1:08PM0.04m | 2:16AM0.10m | 1:33PM0.06m | 2:51AM0.15m | 1:58PM0.10m | 3:32AM0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | 2 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1674 | 1385 | 1294 | 1003 | 841 | 778 | 1687 | 1158 | 913 | 1750 | 1184 | 721 | 627 | 886 | 643 | 719 | 701 | 479 | 404 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | — | SSW 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
34 | — | 69 | 339 | 620 | 667 | — | 608 | 759 | 203 | 300 | 476 | 487 | 503 | 273 | 219 | 240 | 139 | 134 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | W 16 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 18 | W 14 | W 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 11 | S 7 | S 7 | WNW 7 |
3 | — | 5 | 31 | 38 | — | — | — | 199 | 4 | 3 | 145 | 174 | 150 | 222 | 119 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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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