Big Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.63° N 156.45° W

Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Big Beach sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.5° 

Big Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Big Beach surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Big Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Big Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 28th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 28th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 4th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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137
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305
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High Tide
3:48PM0.48m
4:46AM0.55m
4:06PM0.45m
5:31AM0.55m
4:22PM0.40m
6:24AM0.54m
4:28PM0.36m
7:33AM0.52m
3:38PM0.34m
9:15AM0.50m
11:07AM0.52m
Low Tide
9:57PM-0.01m
10:31AM0.13m
10:23PM-0.02m
11:16AM0.17m
10:53PM-0.02m
12:13PM0.21m
11:26PM-0.01m
2:15PM0.25m
00:08AM0.02m
1:12AM0.05m
3:17AM0.08m
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Information about the Big Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Big Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Big Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Big Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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