Big Wave Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing in on Big Wave Bay, and honestly, I tell ya, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at a real dry spell before anything even starts to look interesting.

The forecast starts with a whole lot of nothing. From Sunday the 6th right through to the afternoon of Friday the 12th, we’ve got basically no swell to speak of – just tiny dribbles of 0.3ft to 4ft. The wind is a mess, mostly cross-onshore or just plain onshore, and the energy is next to nothing (2 to 122). It’s a dead period. You’d be wasting your time paddling out.

Then, things get a bit wild. On Sunday the 13th, we get a sudden spike. The morning sees a 7ft swell from the ESE, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 817. That’s a solid dose of power. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the N, which is a huge plus. The afternoon bumps it up to 7ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind gets a bit stronger. This is going to be a proper, powerful swell. However, with waves over 7ft, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The size and the clean wind make it the standout, but it’s not a day for beginners.

The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 14th gets messy with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, despite the 8ft swell. That’s more of a kitesurfing day than a clean surfing day. Tuesday the 15th is small and weak. Then Wednesday the 16th morning is a real tease – glassy conditions with a 6ft swell, but it’s a short 6-second period from the E. The energy is moderate (222). It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. The afternoon is a bit cleaner with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is dropping.

After that, it fades away again. From Thursday the 17th onwards, we’re back to small, weak, and choppy swells with onshore winds. The energy drops back to double digits and the whole thing just fizzles out.

So, the only real standout for the whole 16 days is Sunday the 13th. The clean, cross-offshore wind combined with that 7ft+ ESE groundswell is the best on offer. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there. Expect crowds at Big Wave Bay, it’s a popular spot, and when it’s good, everyone knows it.

For the rest of the window, you’re better off finding a different hobby for a while. Keep your eyes on the charts, though. It tends not to stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

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