
Surf Forecasts:
Bikini surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ESE swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bikini over the next 16 days.
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | W 5 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 41 | 29 | 51 | 75 | 91 | 112 | 108 | 156 | 319 | 198 | 170 | 249 | 192 | 147 | 96 | 184 | 216 | 115 | 127 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28AM0.22m | 6:43AM0.20m | 1:24PM0.30m | 2:36AM0.20m | 7:50AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.33m | 3:45AM0.19m | 3:24PM0.36m | 4:47AM0.19m | 4:28PM0.39m | 5:41AM0.19m | 5:31PM0.41m | 6:30AM0.19m | 6:31PM0.42m | 7:17AM0.21m | 1:28PM0.14m | |||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.07m | 4:15AM0.18m | 10:02PM0.05m | 5:09AM0.18m | 10:58PM0.02m | 6:19AM0.17m | 11:58PM0.00m | 7:36AM0.15m | 1:01AM-0.01m | 8:45AM0.14m | 2:03AM-0.01m | 9:47AM0.12m | 3:03AM0.00m | 2:17PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
— | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
93 | 28 | 29 | 51 | 75 | 91 | 112 | 108 | 100 | 319 | 198 | 66 | 249 | 192 | 147 | 96 | 93 | 61 | 43 | 127 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | WSW 4 | S 7 | S 6 | E 16 | S 10 | ESE 11 | S 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
31 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 156 | 54 | 58 | 139 | 66 | 77 | 51 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 30 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 6 | W 3 | S 7 | SE 16 | S 14 | S 9 | S 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 14 | E 6 | — | S 12 | S 15 | E 8 | S 6 |
5 | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 118 | 170 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | 3 | 4 | 12 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | WNW 3 |
18 | 41 | 27 | 9 | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 29 | 71 | 184 | 216 | 115 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 109 | 436 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 242 | 16 | 62 | 427 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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