Baler - Lindy's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Baler – Lindy's Point.

Right now, the surf is pretty much flat. The first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions from Monday the 27th of July right through until the end of the weekend. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell energy is tiny, with readings in the 20s and 30s (weak energy), and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a proper flat spell, so don’t bother suiting up just yet.

But hang tight, because the real story starts around the 3rd of August. The first hint of life comes in on Monday afternoon, but it’s still marginal—just a small pulse of 2 ft from the east, with a period of 16 seconds. That long period will be trying to wrap in, but it’s not quite there yet. The energy picks up to 206 (moderate), but it’s still a gamble.

The Standout: Tuesday the 4th of August through to Friday the 7th.

This is where it gets good. Tuesday morning, the swell jumps to 4 ft from the east, with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is 766 (moderate to strong). That’s a solid, clean groundswell. By Tuesday afternoon, it’s 4 ft with glassy conditions, and the energy is up to 898. This is the one to aim for.

Then Wednesday the 5th turns it up a notch. 5 ft from the east-northeast, with a 16-second period in the morning and an 18-second period in the afternoon. The energy is 1199 in the morning and 1497 in the afternoon (strong). And it’s glassy all day. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of skill, it’s going to be pumping.

Thursday the 6th holds the same 5 ft, but now the wind swings offshore from the west-southwest. That’s clean, lined-up waves. Energy is still massive at 1376 to 1462. Friday the 7th is more of the same: 6 ft, offshore wind, and energy over 1500. This is the best run of surf we’ve seen in a while.

- Swell Size: 4 ft to 6 ft
- Swell Direction: East to east-northeast (which suits the optimum for Lindy’s Point, being exposed to a NW swell, but this ENE swell will wrap in nicely)
- Wind: Glassy, then offshore (WSW)
- Period: 16 to 18 seconds – very long period groundswell, perfect for this river-mouth setup. It’ll peel nicely.

A quick note on the water: when we get into that first good swell on Tuesday the 4th, the water temp is 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing crazy, just a nice tropical bath.

The following weekend, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, the swell stays solid at 6 ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 15-22 mph offshore. That’s still clean, but it’s a bit more wind-affected. The energy is still huge (over 1700), so it’s still good for experts, but not as perfect as the midweek.

After that, the swell fades quickly through Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, dropping back to 1 ft to 2 ft. The energy drops off to the 100-200 range. It’s surfable but ordinary again.

The Verdict: If you can get out there, Tuesday the 4th through Friday the 7th is the window. Wednesday the 5th is the absolute peak—glassy, long period, and plenty of push. Don’t waste your time on the flat days before that.

Rusty.

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