Baler - Lindy's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s coming up.

We’ve got a slow start – the first few days are basically flat, nothing worth getting wet for. But hold tight, because the second week brings a proper pulse of energy. It’s all focused on Baler - Lindy's Point (Philippines), a river break that’s consistent and catches the right swell direction. Water temp is running about 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal – about 2°F above average, so it’s comfortable.

From Monday the 3rd of August afternoon, things start to build with a 3ft easterly swell, period around 16 seconds – that’s real groundswell. Combined energy is at 338 (moderate), and the wind goes glassy. Not huge yet, but the pulse is coming. Tuesday the 4th is the real kick-off: morning sees 4ft from the ENE at 16 seconds with glassy conditions – energy up to 897 (moderate to strong). Tuesday afternoon gets even better: 5ft from the ENE, a very long 19-second period, energy jumps to 1693 (strong), and the wind is dead calm – glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers; the long period will mean long, clean walls but long waits between sets.

Wednesday the 5th of August is the standout. Morning has 6ft from the ENE, 17-second period, and a light offshore from the SW at 6 mph – clean. Energy is 1938 (strong). By afternoon it’s the best of the run: 7ft, 19 seconds, offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, energy hitting 3040 (very strong). This is the one – powerful, lined-up waves with clean faces. It’s too big for beginners; this is for the experienced crew only.

Thursday the 6th keeps the quality high with offshore winds around 12 mph, swell still 6-6ft from the ENE and NE, periods 17-18 seconds, energy in the 2000s (very strong). By Friday the 7th it starts to fade – 4ft in the morning, still offshore and clean, energy down to 837 (moderate to strong). After Friday afternoon, it drops off fast.

From Saturday the 8th through to the 14th of August, it’s back to small, weak conditions – under 2ft most of the time, with periods of 13-16 seconds. Even though winds are offshore, it’s flat or just tiny ankle-biters. There’s a real gap from the 8th to the 11th with nothing worth chasing.

So, the highlight is definitely Wednesday the 5th of August through Thursday the 6th at Lindy’s Point. That’s the sweet spot – big, long-period groundswell, clean offshore wind, and a reliable river break. The Tuesday afternoon glass-off is a sneaky good call too. For the rest, you’re on the beach.

Rusty.

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