Bikini Beach (Gordon's Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ll be honest with ya – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for Bikini Beach (Gordon’s Bay). We’ve got a classic point break setup that’s pretty sheltered and really fussy about when it turns on. It’s a beginner-friendly wave but it rarely breaks, so you gotta be patient.

The water’s sitting around 59°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – no nasty surprises there.

The first bit of proper action rolls in on Sunday the 9th of August, but honestly, it’s a bit of a messy start. We get a 5ft swell from the SW, but with a strong 22 mph SSE cross-off wind, the conditions are just poor. Not one to get excited about. That afternoon, the swell jumps up to a thumping 12ft from the SW with a solid 12-second period – that’s some serious energy (4873 wave energy). But the same strong cross-off wind makes it pretty marginal with questionable tide, and at that size, it’s really only for the experts.

Monday the 10th sees the wind swing SE at 16 mph and go offshore, which is a big tick. The morning has a 3ft SW swell, but it’s still poor. By the afternoon, we get a 7ft S swell with a 10-second period – moderate energy (1513) – and the offshore wind cleans it up, but the surf is still marginal.

Now, Tuesday the 11th is where we start to see a light. The morning delivers a clean 6ft S swell with a 12-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the E at 9 mph. The energy’s moderate (969) and conditions are good. Not a standout, but a solid session.

The real highlight, and the best on offer across the whole forecast, is Wednesday the 12th of August. We’re looking at glassy conditions – wind is almost nothing, just 3 mph, shifting from E to NW. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Energy is strong (1153 to 1011). For a point break, that long period is perfect; the waves will have shape and power, and those long lulls make paddling out a dream. It’s a little small for the size, but the quality will be there. Perfect for beginners and fun for everyone.

Thursday the 13th keeps the good vibes going with glassy conditions again in the afternoon – a 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds and energy of 1976. Another beautiful day on the water, though the morning has a light cross-off breeze.

After that, from Friday the 14th onward, things drop right off. The swell dips to under 3ft most days, and while we get some glassy moments, the wave energy is weak (as low as 245). We run through a long stretch of poor surf from the 14th right through to the 24th of August. Wind picks up from the NNW and NW, mostly cross-onshore and choppy, sometimes with rain showers. There’s a brief flicker on the 20th with a 5ft SW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and marginal.

So, to sum it up: if you want a wave, your window is Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th – those are the standouts. Everything else is a waiting game. The break being inconsistent means this kind of quiet run is pretty normal for Bikini Beach, so don’t stress. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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