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

Alright, let’s talk about Bikini Beach (Gordon’s Bay). It’s a point break, and it’s a rare one to see any real action on. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, with an anomaly of just -0.5°. No big surprises there.

The week ahead starts off a bit underwhelming. Sunday morning the 26th is glassy with a 3 mph WNW breeze, but the swell is only 5 ft from the SW at 11 seconds. The combined energy (717) is moderate, but the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” The afternoon picks up a bit with a cleaner look from the 14-second SW swell, but it’s still not setting the world on fire.

Now, Monday the 27th is where it gets interesting. The morning shows a solid 7 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell with strong energy (2349). The wind is offshore from the SE at 12 mph, and conditions are expected to be very good. This is the standout window. The longer period will give the waves more shape and energy, but at a point break like this, it could line up nicely. Monday afternoon is still decent, with 6 ft from the SSW and strong offshore winds, though the tide might be a factor. That Monday morning is the one to aim for.

Tuesday the 28th keeps the swell around 6 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore. It’s clean, but the energy (1191) is still moderate-strong, and the conditions are called “marginal” due to tide. The swell is still carrying decent period (14 seconds), so there’s push, but it’s not as pristine as Monday.

From Wednesday the 29th onwards, things drop off hard. The swell fades below 4 ft, and the energy drops into the hundreds. The wind stays light or cross-off, but the surf is poor all the way through to the end of the 16-day window. There’s a big gap from Wednesday right through to the 10th of August, with no real recommendations. The energy goes from weak (172) to moderately strong (1410) on the 10th, but the wind is howling cross-onshore and the conditions are lumpy and messy. Even the 5 ft SSW swell on the 10th with 17-second period is ruined by 19 mph winds. It’s a write-off for surf.

So, overall, the only real window worth paddling for is Monday morning the 27th. That’s your best bet. The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat or blown-out stretch. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, it’s a short window and then a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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