
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Baja surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Baja this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Baja over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Baja in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Baja over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
608 | 600 | 437 | 811 | 961 | 608 | 273 | 437 | 424 | 563 | 368 | 1221 | 792 | 872 | 1255 | 943 | 915 | 1044 | 1278 | 700 | 1294 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:16PM1.82m | 5:09AM1.16m | 4:11PM1.84m | 7:16AM1.22m | 5:08PM1.88m | 8:08AM1.30m | 6:01PM1.94m | 8:37AM1.37m | 6:48PM2.02m | 9:02AM1.42m | 7:29PM2.10m | 9:26AM1.47m | 8:07PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06PM0.81m | 8:32AM1.09m | 00:17AM0.68m | 9:41AM1.19m | 1:08AM0.55m | 11:10AM1.23m | 1:48AM0.44m | 12:17PM1.20m | 2:22AM0.34m | 1:07PM1.15m | 2:54AM0.26m | 1:48PM1.09m | 3:24AM0.20m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
608 | 600 | 437 | 811 | 961 | 608 | 273 | 437 | 424 | 158 | 322 | 219 | 260 | 872 | 1255 | 943 | 915 | 1044 | 1278 | 700 | 1294 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | WNW 14 | S 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | S 11 | SW 26 | SW 17 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | NW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
54 | 116 | 121 | 68 | 67 | 43 | 149 | 329 | 107 | 563 | 368 | 1221 | 792 | 128 | 133 | 86 | 295 | 109 | 114 | 106 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | S 8 | WNW 13 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 25 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | — | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 19 | SW 11 |
118 | 30 | 69 | 18 | 59 | 58 | 29 | 49 | 164 | 192 | 67 | 269 | — | 152 | 197 | 80 | 91 | 114 | 67 | 424 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
49 | 32 | 127 | 193 | 187 | 226 | 220 | 251 | 223 | 224 | 292 | — | 221 | 169 | — | 162 | 114 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 331 | 48 | 281 | 331 | 272 | 331 | 331 | 281 | 281 | 281 | 281 | 491 | 283 | 281 | 457 | 331 | 31 | 283 | 164 | 24 |
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Information about the Punta Baja Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Baja provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Baja can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Baja surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Punta Baja) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Punta Baja may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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