Bikini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Bikini. The next couple of weeks have some swell, but the wind is gonna be a real bugger for a lot of it. The first few days are a total washout. From the 20th to the 23rd of August, it’s onshore wind and messy, choppy surf. The wave energy is building from a measly 22 up to a massive 3074 on the 23rd, but with that wind, it’s all just a churned-up mess. Don’t even think about it.

Things start to look a little better on Monday the 24th of August. The swell drops a bit, but the wind gets lighter. The morning has a 6-foot SSE swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is still a solid 1009, but it’s a cross-on wind, so it’s only marginal. The afternoon is similar but smaller. It’s a start, but it’s not the one.

The real standout window opens up on Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning is looking real nice – a 4-foot SSE swell, with an 11-second period, and the wind is blowing clean offshore from the NNE at 10 km/h. That’s the ticket. The water temp is about 51°, which is a bit cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing too crazy. The combined energy is 523, so there’s a decent push. It’s a consistent spot, so you’ll find waves. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 4 feet and the wind goes cross-offshore, but it’s still clean. This is your best bet for the first week.

Wednesday the 26th of August keeps the good run. Morning has a 4-foot SE swell with a long 13-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the NNE at 20 km/h. The combined energy is 509, and the notes say ‘expect very good surf conditions’. That’s a direct quote. The afternoon is a little smaller but still with a gentle offshore wind. This is top-notch.

Then Thursday the 27th of August has a tiny 3-foot SE swell, but it’s glassy in the morning. If you’ve got a log, it might be worth a paddle, but it’s not going to get the heart rate up. The combined energy is only 247. After that, it’s a real dry spell. From the 28th of August right through to the 31st, the swell is tiny and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. A long stretch of nothing, so don’t bother.

Then, right at the start of September, we get another interesting pulse. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell jumps up to a solid 10-foot from the SW. That’s a big number, and the combined energy is a strong 1599. The wind is light and cross in the morning, and cross-offshore in the afternoon. This is a big swell, over 8 feet, so it’s strictly for experts. The period is a short 8-9 seconds, so it’s more of a wind swell, and it’s coming from the SW, which is not the best direction for this spot. A point break might handle it, but on a beach setup, it could be a bit of a washing machine. Still, it’s a big day.

The absolute standout of the whole forecast, though, is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning has an 8-foot S swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NE at 25 km/h. The combined energy is a massive 2939. The afternoon is even better for the conditions, with a 8-foot S swell and the same clean offshore wind, and the energy is 2247. The notes call it ‘excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers’. That’s about as good as it gets in this window. The swell is big, but it’s not too huge for a strong surfer, and the wind is perfect. This is the one to mark on the calendar. It’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.

After that, it drops off again. The 3rd and 4th of September bring onshore winds and smaller surf.

So, for the best on offer, you’ve got two little windows. The first is Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th of August – clean, offshore winds, with a chest to head-high swell. The second, and the absolute standout, is Wednesday the 2nd of September. That day has a solid 8 to 8-foot S swell with a perfect offshore breeze. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s got a lot of energy behind it. That’s the one for the experienced crew.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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