Baler - Lindy's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Lindy’s Point (Baler – Lindy’s Point). It’s a river break that’s advanced and consistent, but the first week or so is a total write-off. From Saturday 18 July right through to Thursday 23 July, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for – the swell is tiny, under 1.3 ft, and the energy is weak (as low as 16–34). Even the wind is glassy or light, but there’s just no wave to work with. That’s a solid six days of nothing.

Things start to nudge a little on Friday 24 July afternoon. The swell is still only 1.0 ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds and the combined energy climbs to 42 – still very ordinary, but at least the wind goes glassy and the water is clean. You could get a few waist-high runners if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth driving for.

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 are similar – tiny 1.3 ft ENE swell, glassy or calm periods, but the energy barely cracks 40–48. Surfable but far from good.

Then Monday 27 July brings a hint of something better. The morning has a 1.3 ft ENE swell with a 16-second period and combined energy of 113, along with a light offshore wind from the SW. That’s clean, but still only “ordinary” conditions. The afternoon picks up to 1.6 ft, 15 seconds, energy 149, and glassy – still not a standout.

Now, Tuesday 28 July – that’s the day. The morning delivers 3.3 ft of ENE groundswell, a very long 17-second period, and combined energy of 717. The wind is glassy from the S. That’s “expect very good surf conditions” and it’s the real deal. The afternoon keeps the energy high at 710 with 3.9 ft, 15 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The water temperature is 86.5°F, which is about average for the time of year (anomaly of +1.4°F). This is a river break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, giving clean, well-shaped waves. It’s advanced territory, so not for beginners, and crowds are possible – but with that quality, expect a few locals out.

Wednesday 29 July is still excellent. The morning has 3.6 ft ENE swell, 13 seconds, energy 404, and glassy conditions. The afternoon brings 3.6 ft, same period, energy 439, with a light offshore wind from the W. The water stays warm. This is another solid day, just a notch below Tuesday.

After that, the swell fades quickly. Thursday 30 July offers 3.6 ft NE swell, 14 seconds, energy 437, but the winds turn cross-offshore and

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