
Surf Forecasts:
Bikini surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bikini in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bikini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in the water for the Bikini area over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a lean stretch. The whole 16-day window looks pretty grim for the first week and a half. From Monday, July 27th, right through to Saturday, August 8th, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. It’s mostly tiny swell, messy wind, and a lot of onshore chop. The combined wave energy is mostly well under 100 (weak energy), and the swell heights are usually under 3 ft. It’s a total desert. You’d be better off staying home.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Sunday, August 9th. The morning session at Bikini (a beach and point break) looks decent. We’re talking a 5 ft swell out of the SSW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north at 9 mph. The energy is moderate at 216, and the conditions are clean. That’s a worthwhile Sunday morning.
But the session to circle in red is the morning of Monday, August 10th. This is the true standout. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the SSW, but the period is a long 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 581 (strong energy), and the wind is light offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and has some real push. Bikini is an exposed spot, and this south swell is exactly what it wants. The water temperature is 53° which is about normal for this time of year. This is the best session on offer. The afternoon is still okay, but the swell drops to 3 ft.
After that, it’s back to a mixed bag. The 11th of August has some size (6 ft) but the period is short and the quality is questionable.
So the bottom line: the first ten days are a bust. The clear winner is the morning of Monday, August 10th. Set your alarm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 13 |
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29 | 21 | 48 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 57 | 55 | 101 | 57 | 31 | 31 | 200 | 179 | 127 | 70 | 62 | 19 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:21PM0.31m | 7:25AM0.19m | 7:04PM0.31m | 7:56AM0.20m | 1:24PM0.17m | 7:45PM0.30m | 8:26AM0.21m | 1:39PM0.17m | 8:27PM0.29m | 8:56AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.17m | 9:08PM0.28m | 9:28AM0.24m | 2:32PM0.16m | 9:51PM0.27m | 10:03AM0.25m | 3:00PM0.15m | 10:36PM0.26m | ||
Low Tide | 2:45AM0.07m | 10:25AM0.16m | 3:28AM0.07m | 3:03PM0.17m | 4:10AM0.08m | 4:00PM0.15m | 4:50AM0.09m | 12:24PM0.16m | 5:31AM0.10m | 1:09PM0.16m | 1:37AM0.19m | 6:11AM0.12m | 2:01PM0.15m | 6:25PM0.09m | ||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 26 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
17 | 8 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 57 | 45 | 101 | 57 | 31 | 31 | 200 | 179 | 127 | 70 | 10 | 19 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 13 |
29 | 18 | 48 | 25 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 11 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 5 |
2 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | SSW 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | E 9 | E 4 | E 5 |
11 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 17 | — | — | 13 | 67 | 139 | 222 | 3 | — | 4 | 5 | 62 | 23 | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 67 | 67 | 643 | 399 | 411 | 411 | 0 | 14 | 103 | 926 | 770 | 436 | 43 | 6 | 242 | 67 | 424 | 539 | 539 |
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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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