Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Big Bay.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first real action kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Tuesday morning is the first standout. It’s glassy, with a clean 7ft SW swell and a solid 14-second period. The energy is pumping with a reading of 1946 (moderate wave energy). This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that size and power, it’s not one for beginners. The wind is calm, so expect some really clean, lined-up sets.

From Tuesday afternoon through to Thursday, things get a bit messy. The wind switches around and kicks up some chop, and the wave quality drops off. The swell hangs in there, but the conditions are marginal. It’s worth sitting out these days unless you’re desperate.

Then we hit the real highlight of the outlook. Friday morning, the 24th of July, is the best on offer. That’s an 12ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4815 (strong wave energy). The wind is glassy again. This is a big, powerful swell. For a point break or reef, this would be a dream, but at a beach break like Big Bay, that long period can make it break a bit straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is a special session. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th keeps the quality high. Saturday morning is clean with offshore wind and an 8ft SW swell. Sunday morning is another glassy moment, with a 7ft SW swell. Both days are excellent for experienced surfers, and the crowds are likely at Big Bay, so get there early.

Monday the 27th sees the wind pick up, and by Tuesday the 28th, a strong breeze makes it a write-off for surfing, despite more big swell. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a breather, but then Wednesday the 29th morning brings back clean conditions with a 10ft SW swell and offshore wind. Another good one for the experienced crew.

The first week of August drops off hard. The wind is onshore and strong, the swell gets smaller and from the south, and the scores are poor. There’s a gap of poor surf from the 2nd to the 3rd of August.

Things start to look up again on Tuesday the 4th of August, with a clean afternoon showing a 6ft WSW swell and cross-offshore wind. Then Wednesday the 5th morning is clean with offshore wind and a 5ft WSW swell, good for a wider range of surfers.

Overall, the standout is that Friday morning, the 24th of July. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

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