Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Big Bay.

We’ve got a proper run of solid swell coming, but you gotta pick your moments. The water is sitting at about 57°, which is a bit colder than what you’d normally expect for this time of year, so don’t forget the rubber.

We kick off Wednesday the 5th, but it’s a write-off. There’s some swell around 7ft to 8ft from the SW, but a fresh 30 km/h cross-onshore wind has it all chopped out and lumpy. Nothing doing for a surfer.

Thursday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. That swell jumps to a serious 12ft from the WSW, and the wind swings to a gentle cross-offshore. The combined energy is pumping at (3728), so this is big, powerful, long-period groundswell. This is for experienced surfers only—over 8ft and it’s expert territory. The sets will be long and clean, but at a beach break, that long period (13 seconds) might make ’em a bit fat. It’s a standout for the big-wave crew.

Friday the 7th is the true gem of this outlook. Morning brings 10ft of SW swell with a clean offshore wind from the east at only 10 km/h. Energy is still massive at (3673), and the wind is going to groom it into perfection. This is the best on offer for anyone who can handle the size. Keep an eye on the afternoon as a light cross-on comes in.

Saturday the 8th still has plenty of size, 8ft to 12ft, but the winds get a bit trickier. Morning is clean with a light cross-off, but the afternoon brings a gentle cross-shore. Still good for the experienced lot, but not as pristine as Friday.

Sunday the 9th is for the chargers only, with 10ft to 13ft of swell, but that strong breeze is going to make it a battle. The conditions are clean but the wind is howling at 40-45 km/h. This looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a pleasant paddle session.

We drop off into the second week. Monday the 11th has moderate offshore wind with 6ft of S swell—a solid intermediate option. Then Tuesday the 12th is a real highlight: the afternoon goes completely glassy, with 5ft of S swell and clean long-period lines. That’s a proper window for a sunset session. From the 14th onward, the swell backs off a bit, staying around 5ft to 6ft from the WSW, and the winds are light. A standout in the late run is Thursday the 15th with a glassy 6ft—perfect for a quieter morning session. Past that, the energy fades and the wind picks up again mid-week, so by Tuesday the 18th we’re back to lumpy, blown-out junk.

Keep your eyes on the 6th to the 11th for the real meat, and don’t sleep on that glassy afternoon on the 12th.

Rusty.

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