Surf Forecasts:
Bolina surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with 897 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolina this week:
The surf forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolina in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 21 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 366 | 776 | 759 | 573 | 567 | 672 | 266 | 111 | 84 | 74 | 113 | 268 | 284 | 433 | 553 | 782 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51AM2.60m | 10:40PM2.47m | 11:18AM2.61m | 00:08AM2.52m | 12:32PM2.73m | 1:09AM2.66m | 1:24PM2.90m | 1:53AM2.82m | 2:05PM3.08m | 2:29AM2.98m | 2:40PM3.24m | 3:01AM3.12m | 3:12PM3.38m | 3:31AM3.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM1.67m | 4:55AM1.71m | 5:58PM1.60m | 6:15AM1.62m | 7:00PM1.45m | 7:09AM1.47m | 7:44PM1.28m | 7:50AM1.30m | 8:19PM1.11m | 8:25AM1.13m | 8:51PM0.96m | 8:57AM0.98m | 9:22PM0.84m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 229 | 21 | 45 | 419 | 312 | 151 | 776 | 759 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 266 | 111 | 84 | 74 | 113 | 268 | 284 | 433 | 553 | 782 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 6 | SSW 6 | N 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 12 | 18 | 39 | 39 | 366 | 70 | 48 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | NNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | NNW 8 | N 7 | SW 12 | W 10 | NW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | — | 14 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | WSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 215 | 763 | 555 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 573 | 567 | 672 | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 311 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 432 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 5 | 8 | 379 | 50 | 257 | 413 | 113 | 14 | 74 | 113 | 74 | 189 | 6 | 6 | 191 | 6 |
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Information about the Bolina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bolina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bolina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bolina 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 (Bolina) 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 Bolina 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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