Bikini Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.88° S 54.77° W

Bikini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bikini sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.6° 

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


Bikini surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bikini this week:

The surf forecast for Bikini over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bikini in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag on the cards for Bikini over the next couple of weeks. The surf’s not gonna be firing consistently, but there are a few moments where it’ll be worth getting wet. The first few days are pretty ordinary, so don’t rush out just yet.

The opening sessions on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July are nothing to write home about. Tiny, weak swell around 3ft to 3ft from the SSE and ESE, with short, unexciting 6-second periods. The wind is mostly cross-off, so the surface is clean, but the energy is pathetic (combined energy in the 60s to 101). It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for anything decent.

Then Saturday 25th July morning is our first real standout. The swell drops a touch to 2ft from the S, but the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, and the wave energy jumps to moderate (201). This is the kind of clean, lined-up, small wave that’ll make you smile. The offshore wind at Bikini is from the NNE, so this S swell is a bit off its optimum, but the glassy conditions and longer period will still produce some fun, peelers on the point. The beach break might be a bit straight with that long period, but the point should handle it nicely. This is your best window for the first week.

Sunday 26th and Monday 27th are a letdown. The wind turns onshore and cross-onshore, the swell stays small and weak, and the energy drops. Not worth paddling out.

The next real highlight doesn’t come until Friday 31st July afternoon. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind goes glassy, and the combined energy is strong (308). This is a solid, punchy little wave. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for the advanced crew, that’s a fun, clean, powerful bank. The optimum swell direction for Bikini is from the S, so the E swell is a bit off, but the glassy wind and decent size will make it a good session.

The first weekend of August (1st and 2nd) gets messy. Swell builds to 8ft from the SW, but the wind is howling cross-onshore and onshore, creating lumpy, choppy, poor conditions. The energy is huge (over 700 and 1500+), but it’s a washing machine. Kite surfers will be loving it, but for paddle surfing, it’s a write-off. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The final standout is on Tuesday 4th August morning. The swell drops to 3ft from the SE, with a lovely 11-second period. The wind is clean offshore from the NE, and the combined energy is moderate (215). This is a repeat of the Saturday 25th scenario – clean, lined-up, small groundswell. The SE direction is a decent match for the optimum S swell, so the point should be working nicely. The beach break might be a bit straight with that 11-second period, but the point will offer some nice, long rides.

Crowds on Bikini are often there, so expect company on those standouts. The break is very consistent, so when it’s on, it’s on.

All in all, your best bets are Saturday 25th July morning, Friday 31st July afternoon, and Tuesday 4th August morning. The rest is either small, windy, or just plain ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
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2
2
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1
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1
1
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
50
44
23
28
119
195
146
98
82
84
65
68
49
47
49
42
36
38
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
ESE
20
E
20
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NW
5
E
20
ENE
10
N
10
W
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
0
WNW
15
S
10
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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on
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:42AM0.19m
3:06PM0.30m
4:51AM0.19m
4:00PM0.30m
5:37AM0.19m
4:50PM0.30m
6:16AM0.19m
5:37PM0.31m
6:52AM0.19m
6:21PM0.31m
7:25AM0.19m
7:04PM0.31m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.05m
5:16AM0.19m
11:20PM0.06m
10:43AM0.17m
00:15AM0.06m
8:41AM0.18m
1:09AM0.06m
9:11AM0.17m
1:59AM0.06m
9:46AM0.17m
2:45AM0.07m
10:25AM0.16m
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7:39
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7:37
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5:51
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Temp °C
11
12
12
11
14
14
13
13
14
14
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16
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16
17
16
13
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11
Feels °C
8
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11
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12
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Information about the Bikini Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bikini provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bikini can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bikini 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 (Bikini) 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 Bikini 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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