Baler - Lindy's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

It’s been a slow start out at Lindy’s Point, with the first week looking pretty flat and grim. The swell’s been tiny, around 1 to 2 feet, and the energy is weak, with readings in the 30s. The wind has been mostly blowing offshore, keeping things clean, but there’s just nothing to push you along. The water is warm though, sittin’ at 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t be freezing on the paddle back out. The break itself is a consistent river mouth setup that’s best for advanced surfers, so it’s just a waiting game. This blank stretch runs pretty much all the way through the 24th.

Then things start to stir. On Monday the 24th, we finally see some life. The swell bumps up to 2 to 2 feet from the East, with the energy jumping to 88 and then 120. It’s still pretty ordinary, but it’s a start. The periods are around 15 to 16 seconds, which is a nice, long groundswell ideally suited for a spot like this. The wind is offshore and light, keeping it clean.

The real spark comes on Tuesday the 25th. We get a 3 feet East swell that’s got some proper weight to it, with the combined energy jumping to 596 in the morning and 719 by afternoon. The period stretches to 19 seconds in the afternoon, which is very long, meaning those waves are going to jack up with real shape. The offshore wind is blowing, and it’s looking like the conditions are finally going to come together.

But the standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday the 26th through Thursday morning the 27th. The swell cranks up to 5 to 5 feet out of the ENE, and the energy readings hit 1003 and 1037. That’s some strong, healthy wave energy. With a period of 15 to 16 seconds, this is going to be serious, powerful surf. This is not for beginners, the 5 feet mark is starting to get big for most. It’s conditions for experienced surfers, and with that clean, offshore wind, it’s going to be firing. This morning session on Thursday the 27th is your best bet.

The rest of the week and into the next sees the swell slowly easing, from the 4 feet mark on Friday the 28th, down to 3 feet by Monday the 31st. It’s still set to be offshore and clean, but the size and power will be dropping off. The energy backs down from the high hundreds into the low hundreds. Still some fun waves to be had on those bigger sets, especially on the 28th and 29th when the swell's still around the 3 feet mark. By the 1st of September, we’re dropping back down into the flat zone, with the energy readings falling into the double digits. Looks like another gap is on the cards after that.

So, to sum it up: the real standouts are the Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th morning sessions. Get out there if you can handle it. It’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell in the whole stretch.

Rusty.

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