Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. We’ve got a solid run of swell headed our way at Big Bay. The first week is mixed, but once we get into deeper water, things really fire up. The standout period is undeniable, but you’ll need to be ready for some serious size.

We kick off on Saturday, July 11th, with a good start. The morning sees a clean 7ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, and an offshore breeze. The combined wave energy is strong (1565). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 6ft, still clean and cross-off, with strong energy (1243). Sunday morning, July 12th, is still decent with a 5ft SSW swell, period 11 seconds, and light offshore wind. The energy drops to moderate (698). The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze, turning the 4ft SSW swell into a light chop.

Monday, July 13th, offers a real treat for the smaller wave aficionados. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and weak energy (271). The afternoon stays glassy with a 3ft swell. Perfect for a longboard. Tuesday, July 14th, is a write-off with onshore wind and weak, short-period swell.

Now, Wednesday, July 15th, is where things get interesting. The morning brings a clean 6ft SW swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is strong (1086). This is excellent for experienced surfers. But the afternoon is a true standout. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, and the combined energy is very strong (3572). This is an excellent session for experts only. Thursday, July 16th, keeps the size with a 10ft SW swell, long period of 13 seconds, and strong energy (2795), but the wind picks up and the quality drops. The afternoon has an 8ft swell with a moderate cross-off breeze, still strong energy (2140).

Friday, July 17th, is back on. The morning has a clean 8ft SW swell, 11-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze. Energy is strong (1317). The afternoon is a touch smaller at 7ft, but still clean. Saturday, July 18th, is another good one. The morning is clean with a 5ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and weak offshore wind. Energy is strong (1194). The afternoon gets a bit wonky with a cross-on breeze. Sunday, July 19th, is a drop-off with a small, onshore, cross-shore W swell.

Monday, July 20th, and Tuesday, July 21st, are small, but Tuesday afternoon is a nice surprise. It brings a 4ft SSW swell, a very long period of 16 seconds, and clean conditions. Energy is strong (1092). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday, July 22nd, and Thursday, July 23rd, are messy with onshore and cross-shore winds, although Thursday morning has a 7ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, but the cross-chop will make it difficult.

Now, the absolute highlight is Friday, July 24th. The morning is a dream. A 13ft SW swell, with a very long period of 19 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is exceptional (11023). This is an elite session for expert surfers only. The afternoon is still huge at 12ft, but a cross-shore wind will create some bumps. Saturday, July 25th, is still massive. The morning is clean with a 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (4864). The afternoon is a 13ft WSW swell, but the cross-shore breeze will take the edge off. Sunday, July 26th, keeps the huge 13ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Rusty

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