Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a run of swell coming into Big Bay over the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s got some real teeth. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 57°, so you’ll want that extra layer.

The action kicks off on Saturday the 11th. Saturday morning you’ve got a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a 12-second period, and combined energy is pumping at (1356). That’s clean, with a light offshore breeze from the ESE. This is for experienced surfers – there’s some weight in those waves. The swell drops slightly by Saturday afternoon to 6ft but stays clean with a cross-off wind. Good, but the morning is the pick.

Sunday the 12th starts with 5ft S swell, still clean with offshore wind, and the energy is moderate at (682). It’s a step down but still very good. By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the waves drop to 4ft – marginal, not worth rushing for.

Monday the 13th is small, with just 3ft SSW swell. But the morning is dead glassy, and that’s a treat for getting out on a longboard or a funboard. Very clean conditions, even if the wave energy is weak (271).

Tuesday and Wednesday the 14th and 15th stay small and mixed wind-wise. Wednesday morning the 15th sees a return of glassy conditions with 4ft SW swell and a period of 11 seconds – a nice little window. But the real standout on Wednesday is the afternoon. That’s a 10ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. Energy is massive (3724). The wind is cross-off and light, keeping it clean. This is expert territory – over 8ft, so leave the foamies at home. The long period makes it best at the point or reef, and it’ll have some serious power. That’s your first week highlight.

Thursday the 16th stays big, 10ft and 8ft, but the wind is cross-on and lumpy. Not the cleanest, but still plenty of juice for the brave.

Friday the 17th though – wow. Morning session has 12ft SSW at 13 seconds with a moderate offshore from the SE at 16 mph. That is clean, powerful, and for experts only. Energy is (3318). The afternoon holds 10ft with cross-off wind. Another standout, but the morning is the session to aim for.

Saturday the 18th winds down a little, with 7ft SW in the morning and clean conditions. Good for strong intermediates. The next few days drop into the 3ft to 4ft range with some glassy windows on Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th – lovely if you want a mellow paddle.

Then we’ve got a bit of a lull before the real firecracker. Tuesday the 21st sees a pulse of long-period (18 seconds!) SW groundswell, but only at 3ft. It’s a tease. But Wednesday the 22nd delivers proper size again with 6ft SW, glassy morning – that’s a clean, powerful session for experienced surfers.

Now the second week. The run to the end of July builds into something monstrous. Friday the 24th brings 8ft SW, clean. But the real standout is Saturday the 25th afternoon – 12ft SW at 16 seconds, energy at (5888). That is serious water moving. And then Sunday the 26th morning? 13ft SW at 15 seconds, glassy, with energy at (8891). That is the session of the outlook. It’s for expert surfers only – absolutely not for beginners. The swell is huge, the period is long, and it is going to be spectacular at the right break. Promising, but it’s still over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Crowds at Big Bay are often, so expect company on those good days, especially the weekend standouts.

Rusty, signing off.

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