Bikini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got Bikini, a solid beach and point setup that needs a south swell to really get going. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it’s a little more comfortable than usual.

The next few days are a write-off, honestly. We’re looking at a pretty grim run from Thursday the 3rd right through to Sunday the 6th. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore, and the swell is short-period junk. Swell heights are bouncing between 3ft and 6ft, but the period is a weak 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s just lumpy, choppy, and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate but poorly directed, peaking around 329 on Sunday morning, but the wind ruins it. No good.

Then we get a bit of a breather. Monday the 7th morning is worth a look. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – with a 4ft southeast swell rolling in at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (257), and it’s clean. This is a standout for the first week. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun and clean. Expect crowds, though, because this spot is often busy. After that, the wind shifts and the swell drops off again, so grab that Monday session if you can.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 8th has a clean morning with offshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. There’s a long gap of small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds until we get to Sunday the 13th.

Now, Sunday the 13th is the real standout of the whole run. The morning sees a clean 5ft south swell with a 10-second period, light offshore wind from the north, and the wave energy is strong (465). That’s a proper session. The afternoon holds 5ft at 11 seconds, with clean cross-offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 536. This is the best on offer – a solid groundswell, good shape, and clean conditions. But heads up, the south swell direction is a bit off from the optimum, so it might not be absolutely perfect, but it’ll be good.

Monday the 14th morning is also decent, with 5ft of short-period swell (6 seconds) and a moderate offshore wind. It’s clean, but that short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy. Still worth a paddle if you’re keen.

After that, the swell fades again. The rest of the second week is mostly small, with some clean conditions but very little power. There’s a pulse of very long-period swell on Thursday the 17th (15 seconds!) but it’s hammered by a strong 22 mph onshore wind, so it’s a mess – only for the hardcore or the kite crew.

But then, Friday the 18th morning is another glassy beauty. The wind is dead calm, the swell is 4ft at 13 seconds, and the energy is strong (541). That’s a long-period groundswell, which will be better at the point section of Bikini than the beach. It’s clean, it’s got push, and it’s a promising end to the outlook – though it’s a way off, so keep an eye on it.

Bottom line: Monday the 7th and Sunday the 13th are your best bets. The 13th is the pick of the litter. The rest is mostly small or blown out.

Rusty.

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