Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s cut to it. Big Bay has a couple of solid swells on the way, but the wind is gonna be a factor at times. Water’s at 57°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a hood.

First up, Wednesday the 5th. There’s a 8ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, plenty of energy in the water (2331). But it’s blowing a fresh cross-onshore from the NNW, so it’s lumpy and messy. Not the one.

Thursday the 6th morning is where it gets serious. Swell jumps to 12ft from the WSW, 13-second period, and energy is strong at 3611. Light cross-off wind from the SSE, so it’s clean. This is big and beefy – only for the experienced crew. The afternoon is similar, but the wind picks up a bit.

Friday the 7th morning keeps it solid – 10ft SW swell, 14-second period, light cross-off. Energy at 3673, and it’s clean. The morning is the better session here. The afternoon gets a little less clean.

Saturday the 8th morning is the standout of the first week. Glassy, 8ft SW swell, 13-second period. No wind to speak of. Energy is moderate at 2221, and the ocean’s like a pond. This is the one.

Sunday the 9th goes down the drain with a strong SSE wind at 28 mph and a 10-13ft swell. It’s a mess. Monday the 10th is no better, still fresh wind and a dropping swell.

Things settle Tuesday the 11th. Swell drops to around 6-7ft, light offshore wind, energy down to a moderate 1138. Much more manageable.

Wednesday the 12th is special. A 5-6ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. Gentle offshore in the morning, glassy by the arvo. Energy is moderate at 1617. This is a classic, lined-up day. Thursday the 13th keeps the good vibes, just a touch smaller.

From Friday the 14th through to the 17th, the swell drops under 5ft, the energy weakens to around 600, and the wind goes onshore. It goes flat and fat. Not worth the effort.

Then, Monday the 18th, there’s a late pulse. A 10ft SW swell with a 12-second period and a light cross-off wind. Energy is strong at 2680. Morning is clean and powerful – another one for the experts.

After that, it fades out fast, with the swell dropping to under 3ft and poor wind on the 19th and 20th.

So, the best of the lot: Saturday the 8th morning – glassy, 8ft SW, beautiful. Second pick is Wednesday the 12th with that long-period groundswell and offshore wind. Both are clean, powerful, and will have some proper walls. Just remember, those big 11ft+ days are for the big wave heads only.

Rusty out.

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