Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the 16-day run for Big Bay.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are a bit messy – Friday afternoon has some waist-high swell, but the wind is cross and the conditions are just marginal. Saturday is smaller and even less appealing, with a cross-on breeze. Not worth getting excited about just yet.

But hang on, because Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to light up. The morning sees a solid 8ft SW swell rolling in, with a 13-second period and a clean cross-off wind. The combined energy is strong (1674), and the water is a much colder than normal 55°, which is over 5° colder than usual for this time of year – so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. This is a standout window for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with 7ft and clean conditions.

Monday the 24th keeps the good run going with a 6ft SW swell in the morning, still clean. The afternoon drops off a bit in size and score, but the morning is the pick of that day.

Tuesday the 25th is another absolute highlight. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell, a long 14-second period, and clean cross-off wind. The energy is pumping at 2267. This is prime groundswell – the kind where the sets are well-spaced and the waves have real punch. The afternoon stays solid but drops a little in quality.

Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a breather with smaller 4ft waves, but the wind goes offshore in the morning, making for clean, surfable lines. Still a good session for a cruiser board.

Thursday the 27th is a write-off – small, cross-on, and messy. Skip it.

Friday the 28th brings a nice return of form. Morning has 4ft of 14-second WSW groundswell, clean. But the afternoon is the real treat – the wind drops to glassy, and with 4ft of long-period swell, it’s going to be smooth and silky. A proper session for the soul.

Saturday the 29th is a no-go – strong cross-on winds and lumpy, sloppy surf. The afternoon kicks up to 8ft, but it’s a short period windswell, and the wind is fresh onshore. Ugly.

Now, here’s the big one. Sunday the 30th. A massive 13ft WSW swell arrives, with a 12-second period and clean cross-off wind. The combined energy is a whopping 4990 – that’s very strong. This is expert only territory. The waves will be thick and powerful, and at a beach break, that long period can make it a bit too straight, but for the crew who can handle it, it’s going to be epic. The afternoon drops to 10ft, still clean and punchy.

The following week offers a mix. Monday the 31st is a solid 6ft, clean, good for a fun session. Tuesday the 1st of September brings a 6ft SW swell with offshore wind in the morning – clean and punchy. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-on wind.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are blown out by strong winds and lumpy conditions. Friday the 4th has a clean 6ft morning with offshore wind, a nice way to finish the week. Saturday the 5th is a bust with short-period, choppy slop.

So, the true standouts for the whole period are Tuesday the 25th and Sunday the 30th. The 25th for that clean, long-period groundswell at 8ft, and the 30th for the sheer size and power of the 13ft beast. If you’re after the cleanest, most fun session, don’t miss Friday afternoon the 28th – glassy and lovely.

Rusty.

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