Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, Big Bay is cooking. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 4362 – that’s serious juice. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is your friend.

The standout window is Friday morning, July 24th. We’re looking at 12ft of SW swell, glassy conditions with that light ESE wind, and the water is clean. This is proper experienced surfer territory – that size is too much for beginners, and the long period means it’s best handled at a point or reef. Big Bay is exposed, so it’s going to be a powerful, thumping day. The sets will be well-spaced but heavy.

Saturday morning, July 25th, drops to 7ft but still with a nice 13-second period from the SW. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping things clean. It’s a bit more manageable, still a solid intermediate wave.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is another beauty with 7ft and glassy conditions. That’s a classic, fun size for a lot of folks.

Now, Monday and Tuesday, July 27th and 28th, bring a spike. Monday morning sees a 8ft swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind jumps to 19 mph from the SSE. That’s fresh and bumpy, and the score takes a hit. Tuesday, however, is the real deal: 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. The energy is massive at 4092, and the wind is making it glassy. This is another day for experts only – big, powerful, and clean.

The swell slowly fades through the rest of the week. Wednesday morning, July 29th, is still a nice 6ft with offshore wind, and Wednesday afternoon goes glassy at 5ft. That’s a good, mellow session.

We hit a bit of a lull from Thursday, July 30th, through to Sunday, August 2nd. The swell drops below 5ft, and the wind turns more cross-on. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the standout quality of the earlier days. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a highlight in this lull – 5ft swell, 16-second period, with zero wind and glassy conditions. That’s a sneaky good session for anyone who wants clean lines.

There’s a bit of a gap after that, with small, messy surf until Tuesday, August 4th, which brings a surprising late pulse. Tuesday afternoon has a very long 18-second period on a small 3ft swell. The energy is still decent at 1091, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. That’s an interesting one for a longboard or a fun board – the period will make those little waves feel punchy.

Then, Wednesday, August 5th, sees a big return of 10ft SW swell, but it’s cross-on and gusty, so the quality is marginal. Thursday, August 6th, is much better: 8ft, clean cross-offshore wind, and a solid 13-second period. That’s a strong day for experienced surfers.

The final run, from Friday, August 7th, into Saturday, August 8th, gets messy. Friday afternoon is a write-off with 19 mph onshore winds. Saturday morning sees a 12ft W swell, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session.

The best of the best is Friday morning, July 24th, and Tuesday morning, July 28th. Both are big, powerful, and clean. Don’t sleep on that Tuesday.

Rusty.

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