Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Big Bay, but you’ve got to pick your windows. Things start slow this Saturday and Sunday morning—small, junky waves with cross-shore chop making it a wait-and-see situation. Then Sunday afternoon it shifts: glassy conditions, 4-foot swell from the WSW with a 9-second period. That’s the first real chance for a clean little session.

Monday, July 6th, is where it starts to get exciting. Morning brings 8 feet of WSW groundswell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined wave energy is strong at 1360, so this is proper swell. It’s a big step up—best for experienced surfers. Tuesday morning, July 7th, is the standout of the first week: 7 feet from the SW, 12-second period, glassy. Energy sits at 1402. That’s excellent, clean surf for those who know what they’re doing. The wind stays light and offshore through the middle of the week, with Wednesday and Thursday mornings holding 7–8 feet SW swell and clean conditions.

By Friday July 10th and Saturday July 11th, the swell drops a bit to 6 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes offshore with 12-13 second periods. Clean, lined-up waves. Energy is still moderate to strong. Sunday July 12th is a down day—small, 3 feet, glassy but weak. Then Monday July 13th is tiny, just 2 feet.

There’s a gap after that. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 14th and 15th, get messy with onshore wind and choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out.

Now, looking ahead to the second week—the real heavyweight arrives Thursday July 16th. We’re talking 15 feet of SW groundswell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a massive 6793 to 7393. Wind is offshore or glassy. But here’s the catch: this is way too big for Big Bay—it’s an expert-only bomb if you’re mad enough. The reports say it’s too big for this break. Friday July 17th stays huge at 13 feet and 12 feet, with period up to 15 seconds. Same issue—monstrous swell, cross-shore winds, and the energy is extreme (7394). Saturday July 18th drops back to 8 feet SSW swell, clean and cross-offshore, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s your best bet in the second week if the big stuff is too wild. Sunday July 19th fades to 4 feet from the south.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, no major anomaly. Big Bay is an exposed SW-facing spot, so it catches the best of this swell. Crowds are often around—expect company on the good days, especially Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday morning July 7th: 7 feet SW groundswell at 12 seconds, glassy, clean, and excellent. For the second week, Saturday July 18th is the pick: 8 feet SSW, clean and cross-offshore.

Rusty.

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