Baler - Lindy's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off right now and building through the week. The first few days are a bit on the smaller side, but it’s clean and the swell is building. The standout period is from Wednesday the 5th of August through to Friday the 7th of August, when things get properly chunky.

The main break is Baler - Lindy's Point. This is a river-mouth setup, exposed to the swell and kicking off from Monday morning the 3rd of August. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Monday the 3rd sees a small but clean swell. Morning has light rain and a light offshore breeze, with waves around 2ft from the east. The period is a very long 15 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (268). It’s only small, but it’s clean. By afternoon, the swell nudges up to 3ft, still from the east, with a 17-second period and a gentle offshore. Energy jumps to moderate (374). Nice, clean lines but not much push.

Tuesday the 4th is better. Morning brings 4ft from the east, 16-second period, with a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (735). The wave comment says “very good” – and it feels that way. Afternoon sits at 4ft, still east, still clean, energy climbing to strong (974). This is the start of the real fun.

Now, Wednesday the 5th of August is where it gets serious for the experienced crew. Morning swell hits 5ft from the east-northeast, with a 17-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1433), and the comment says “excellent” for experienced surfers. This is a solid, powerful groundswell. The afternoon holds at 5ft, same direction, with a gentle offshore. Energy is still strong (1376). This is one of the best days on offer.

Thursday the 6th of August is the biggest day. Swell peaks at 7ft from the east-northeast, with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is light offshore in the morning, and the combined energy is very strong (2605). This is big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds at 7ft, energy even higher at 2827. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind is offshore and clean, but the size and power mean it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 7th of August is still excellent, but the swell backs off a touch. Morning is 6ft from the northeast, 17-second period, with a moderate offshore. Energy is strong (1927). Afternoon drops to 5ft, still northeast, still clean. Still a great day for experienced surfers.

After Friday, the swell drops away quickly. Saturday the 8th is smaller, around 3ft, and by Sunday the 9th it’s down to 0.7ft. From there, through to the 18th of August, the swell stays tiny – mostly 0.7ft to 1ft, with very low energy (under 100). The winds are mostly offshore, but there’s just no swell to work with. The 16th of August has a moment of glassy conditions, but with only 1.0ft on offer, it’s not worth paddling out for.

So, the call is clear: aim for Wednesday the 5th through Friday the 7th of August at Baler - Lindy's Point. Thursday the 6th is the absolute peak, with 7ft, very long period, clean offshore wind, and a very strong energy reading (2826). It’s a proper groundswell at a river mouth, so expect long, powerful lines and longer gaps between sets. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is a true standout in the window.

Rusty.

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