Baler - Lindy's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week or so is a tough watch for any surfer around Baler. The first proper swell worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 8th of September, so you’ve got a solid gap of about eight days with nothing better than tiny, ordinary dribble. That’s a long spell of small, cranky surf.

From Sunday the 30th of August through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s all small stuff – waves between 0.7ft and 1ft, mostly from the ENE or NE. The wind is offshore every day, mostly from the WSW or W, but the swell is just too short in period (9 to 13 seconds) and puny to get excited about. The combined wave energy sits at weak levels, mostly between 14 and 47. A few moments on the 6th and 7th of September turn glassy or near-calm, but there’s still no real push. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s not a session I’d bother with.

Now, Tuesday the 8th of September is where things perk up. Lindy’s Point (Baler) starts seeing a proper NE groundswell push through, with swell heights climbing to 3ft by the afternoon, period hitting 13–14 seconds, and combined energy jumping to 140 in the morning and 308 in the afternoon – that’s moderate energy. The wind stays offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean. This is the first day that actually feels like surfing.

Wednesday the 9th holds that same quality, with 3ft NE swell, period at 12 seconds, and energy in the 230 to 268 range. Offshore WSW winds again, clean conditions. The surf is consistent and should offer some fun corners.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September are the real standouts for this forecast window. On Thursday morning, you’re looking at 4ft of NE swell with 12 seconds of period and combined energy hitting 319 – that’s proper moderate, punchy swell. Wind is offshore from the WSW. Friday morning bumps up a little more: 4ft NE swell, 12 seconds, and energy at 325. Both days have clean, offshore conditions. This is the best you’re going to get – good shape, consistent sets, and the wind working in your favour. Lindy’s Point is a river mouth setup exposed to the NW, so this NE groundswell will wrap in nicely, and the long period (12 seconds) will help it stand up better than the beach breaks. Just keep in mind crowds are possible here – it’s a popular spot.

Saturday the 12th of September sees the biggest swell of the run, with 4ft from the NE in the morning, period at 13 seconds, and combined energy roaring up to 509 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind shifts to a cross-off from the SW, which is still workable but not perfect. Still, this is the biggest and most powerful day, so if you’re an experienced surfer, that morning session is your ticket. Afternoon drops back slightly to 4ft.

Sunday the 13th of September winds down a bit, with 3ft NE swell in the morning, glassy conditions from the WSW calm wind, and energy at 210. A nice cruisy leftover day.

Water temperature is sitting around average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Bottom line: the first real surf arrives Tuesday the 8th of September, but the standouts are Thursday and Friday the 10th and 11th. Get on those days for the best combo of size, period, and clean wind. Saturday the 12th is the biggest and most powerful, but the cross-off wind makes it a little less perfect.

Rusty.

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