Bikini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table at Bikini.

This is a tricky stretch ahead. The first few days are pretty grim, with hardly anything worth paddling out for. Wednesday the 8th is a write-off—small, weak swell with a cross-shore wind and only 102 combined energy, making for messy, poor surf. Thursday the 9th doesn’t offer much either, just tiny waist-high waves at best, though the morning does have a light cross-offshore breeze that cleans things up a bit.

Friday the 10th morning is a no-go with onshore wind. The afternoon shows a little more energy—258 combined energy—but the waves are still small and the conditions only marginal.

Saturday the 11th brings the first real glimmer of hope. Morning at Bikini (beach and point) sees light offshore wind from the NE, which is perfect for clean faces. Swell is 3 ft from the ESE, with an 11-second period and energy climbing to 374. That’s a moderate energy pulse, and the long period means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. This is the kind of setup that suits a point break like this, though keep in mind those long-period swells can be a bit straight at beach breaks. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. Crowds are often around here, so expect company. Saturday afternoon cleans up nicely too, with 2 ft swell and a 14-second period, giving it a gentle, glassy feel. This is the standout window of the first week.

Sunday the 12th goes downhill fast with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Monday the 13th is blown out with a strong cross-onshore breeze and short-period windswell—not worth it. Tuesday the 14th improves a little with clean conditions and light cross-offshore winds, but the swell is still small.

Now, the big news is Monday the 20th. That morning session looks absolutely promising. Swell from the E at 4 ft with a 10-second period, light offshore wind from the NW—almost glassy—and the combined energy hits 638, which is strong. The conditions are described as clean, and the surf is expected to be very good. It’s still over a week away, so treat it as a promising call with a bit of uncertainty, but if it comes together, Bikini (beach and point) will be firing. The swell direction from the E matches the optimum from the S reasonably well, and the energy is solid.

After that, things fade again into the end of the month with onshore winds or strong breezes. The 22nd has a bigger 6 ft swell but it’s wind-affected and short-period, not for the faint-hearted. The 23rd has similar issues.

All in all, your best bets are Saturday the 11th for a clean, fun session, and keep a close eye on Monday the 20th for something bigger and cleaner.

Rusty.

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