Big Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what we’ve got cookin’ at Big Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, starting right off the bat with some proper groundswell. Don’t let the moderate energy readings fool you at first—there’s some serious juice in the water.

Tuesday, August 11th kicks things off with a clean 7 ft SSW groundswell, period a punchy 12 seconds. Wind is a light offshore breeze from the ESE, making for some really clean face. This is solid intermediate territory, maybe a touch much for beginners at 7 ft. The wave energy is already respectable at (1188). We see it clean up even more for the Tuesday afternoon session, dropping a touch to 5 ft but with the same quality—light offshore breeze from the East, glassy conditions. A great way to start.

Now, Wednesday, August 12th holds a little secret. The morning looks a bit mixed with cross-offshore wind, but by Wednesday afternoon, we get a beautiful 6 ft SSW swell with a *very long* 18-second period. The energy jumps to (2122) and the wind goes glassy offshore from the ESE. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that will really push through at high tide and wrap in nicely. It’s going to be a standout session—smooth, powerful lines.

The Friday, August 14th afternoon is special. The swell settles a little to 6 ft from the WSW, but the wind goes dead flat—glassy, calm, absolute perfection. Period is still a healthy 14 seconds. Total energy reads (1393). This is a window of pure, clean, rippable surf. The Saturday morning, August 15th is similar with light winds, but the real treat is the Sunday morning, August 16th: completely glassy, 5 ft clean WSW swell. You won’t need a hood, and the water is about average for this time of year.

If you’re an experienced surfer, lock in Tuesday, August 18th. We’re talking a solid 10 ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the South. Energy is pumping at (2581). This is big, powerful, and clean—expert territory. Not for the faint of heart.

There’s a bit of a lull from around Thursday, August 20th through Friday, August 21st where things drop right off, with smaller swells and some choppy winds. Nothing worth paddling out for.

But then it fires back up. Saturday, August 22nd morning is glassy with a 6 ft WSW groundswell and a very juicy 15-second period. The real bomb, though, is Sunday, August 23rd morning: an 8 ft WSW groundswell with a solid 15-second period, clean offshore breeze from the SE, and the energy reading is a massive (3219). The score is a true standout. This is the best session of the whole outlook—big, clean, and powerful. It’s going to be a serious draw, and with “often” crowds, you better be early.

Remember, at over 8 ft, this is only for the experts. That long period will be best at the point and reef sections, as it can get a bit straight on the beach.

Wednesday, August 26th morning finishes the run with a clean 6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a nice cross-offshore breeze from the SE keeping it tidy.

So, get on it early this week—the first weekend is glassy gold, and that Sunday the 23rd is the one to circle on the calendar. As always, the long-range stuff looks promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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