Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. The main player is Big Bay, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid SW groundswell lined up, but the wind is gonna be the deciding factor. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

We kick things off on Thursday, 10th September, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. The swell is there at 8ft from the SW, but the wind is a messy cross-off. The wave energy is pumping hard (2328), but the conditions are just “marginal.” It’s not a write-off, but it’s not one to get excited about. Friday, 11th, and Saturday morning, 12th, are similar – plenty of swell, but the wind keeps things from being clean.

The first real standout shows up on Saturday afternoon, 12th September. The wind switches to a nice offshore breeze from the ESE, hitting 16 mph, and the swell is a solid 8ft from the SW. The period jumps to 17 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. The energy is through the roof at 3633. This is a window for experienced surfers only – that’s big, powerful, and clean. If you’ve got the skills, this is your time.

Then, Sunday morning, 13th September, is a beauty. The wind drops to glassy, just 3 mph from the ENE. The swell drops a touch to 6ft but still from the SW with a 14-second period (1269). It’s gonna be clean, lined up, and a lot more manageable. This is the best all-rounder of the early part of the forecast. However, note that crowds are often here, so expect company.

The middle of the week, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th, goes to hell. Strong cross-onshore winds and a jumbled swell make it a total write-off for surfing. Monday afternoon has an 12ft NW windswell, but it’s lumpy and ugly. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a reset on Wednesday, 16th September. The swell is back up to 12ft from the SW (4814), but it’s cross-off winds and still a bit raw. Worth a look for the brave, but it’s not the cleanest.

The next crystal-clear window is Thursday morning, 17th September. Light winds from the SSE (6 mph), cross-off, with a 6ft SW swell (1355). The conditions are described as excellent. It’s a solid, clean day for intermediates.

Friday, 18th September, has a similar vibe in the morning: clear skies, light offshore ESE wind at 6 mph, and a 4ft SW swell with a 15-second period (1311). Clean and fun, but it’s a bit smaller.

The second week gets a little more promising again. The standout looks to be Sunday, 20th September, afternoon. We get a 10ft S swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s windswell. The wind is offshore from the SE at 12 mph, making it clean. The energy is 2209. It’s big and clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit messy and fat. Still, for the brave, it’s a go.

Monday, 21st September, keeps the swell going with a 8ft S swell (3139), but the wind is a fresh cross-off. It’s cleaner than it looks, but the wind is strong.

From Tuesday, 22nd September, onwards, the swell fades. By Wednesday, 23rd, we’re down to 2ft, and it’s tiny through to the end of the 16 days. The last recommendation is a weak 4ft on Thursday, 24th, with cross-shore winds. Not worth the paddle.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday afternoon, 12th September, for the big-wave crew, and Sunday morning, 13th September, for the clean, glassy session. There’s a gap of poor conditions mid-week, then a few more clean windows the following week, but nothing as good as that first weekend. After the 22nd, it’s a long flat spell.

Rusty.

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