Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of SW swell lining up for Big Bay, starting this Thursday afternoon and stretching well into the first week of August. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer if you’re spending a long session out there.

The first pulse arrives Thursday afternoon with a 7ft SW swell at 11 seconds. It’s got some serious energy behind it (1678), and with a light cross-off breeze from the ENE, it’s going to be clean and powerful. This is definitely one for the experienced crew – that kind of size and period will be pushing hard on the bank.

Friday morning is the real standout of the first week. We’re looking at an 12ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, pumping out massive energy (4362). The wind is glassy from the ESE, which means it’s going to be absolutely pristine. This is big, powerful surf – definitely not for the faint-hearted. Only experts should be out there. If you’ve got the skills, this is your window.

The swell holds through Saturday and Sunday with clean 7ft to 8ft SW swell, light offshore and glassy conditions on the mornings. Consistency is good, and the energy stays solid. The week closes out with lighter 6ft to 6ft SW swell on Wednesday, still clean, but the power starts to drop.

There’s a rough patch on Monday and Tuesday of that first week, with strong southerly winds cranking up to 28 mph on Monday afternoon. That’s going to trash the surface – the ocean will be a mess. It’s worth sitting those days out unless you’re kiting, because the swell is there but the wind will make it hopeless for paddling.

After a small lull on the 30th and 31st with smaller 4ft to 4ft waves, we get another nice pulse on the 1st of August. That Saturday brings 5ft SW swell, clean conditions, and glassy afternoon winds. It’s a great option for the weekend warriors.

Then, mark your calendar for Monday the 3rd of August. We’ve got a 5ft WSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, flat calm glassy conditions, and energy reading 1361. The period is so long it’ll be better for the point or reef setup at Big Bay – the waves will have deep, pushing lines with plenty of time between sets. This is a beauty for experienced surfers who want clean, powerful waves without the brutal size of the previous week.

The swell fades again after that, with some onshore wind and chop from the 4th through the 6th, but there’s a final flicker of goodness on Friday the 7th with a clean 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds. It’s a solid way to close out the forecast period.

Crowds are likely at Big Bay, especially on the standouts, but the quality will be worth the company. If you’re after the best, hit Friday morning the 24th for the biggest, cleanest swell, or Monday the 3rd for the long-period perfection.

Rusty.

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