Big River surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big River this week:
The surf forecast for Big River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big River in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big River over the next 16 days.
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