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Baki (Turtle Islands) surfForecast / Sierra Leone / Sierra Leone
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Baki (Turtle Islands) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Baki (Turtle Islands) sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baki (Turtle Islands) this week:
The surf forecast for Baki (Turtle Islands) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baki (Turtle Islands) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baki (Turtle Islands) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
372 | 530 | 380 | 261 | 265 | 215 | 202 | 139 | 139 | 100 | 93 | 311 | 404 | 627 | 612 | 644 | 871 | 871 | 806 | 892 | 953 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:10PM1.95m | 10:46AM2.13m | 11:07PM1.80m | 11:45AM2.02m | 00:13AM1.67m | 12:52PM1.93m | 1:28AM1.58m | 2:03PM1.88m | 2:45AM1.58m | 3:10PM1.86m | 3:54AM1.63m | 4:09PM1.86m | 4:51AM1.71m | 4:59PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:24AM0.15m | 5:10PM0.33m | 5:19AM0.29m | 6:16PM0.44m | 6:21AM0.44m | 7:29PM0.52m | 7:32AM0.56m | 8:46PM0.54m | 8:50AM0.62m | 9:55PM0.50m | 10:02AM0.63m | 10:51PM0.44m | 11:02AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 |
— | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 372 | 530 | 380 | 261 | 265 | 215 | 202 | 83 | 78 | 100 | 93 | 90 | 88 | 627 | 612 | 644 | 871 | 871 | 806 | 892 | 953 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 127 | 101 | 70 | 48 | 48 | 73 | 85 | 139 | 139 | 98 | 61 | 311 | 404 | 81 | 61 | 48 | 49 | 77 | 94 | 77 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 13 | S 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 12 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 28 | 82 | 75 | 96 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 60 | 87 | 84 | 61 | 40 | 20 | 31 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1231 | 934 | 1231 | 750 | 0 | 1231 | 174 | 0 | 1231 | 282 | 70 | 282 | 282 | 0 | 70 | 282 | 0 | 932 | 204 | 0 | 282 |
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Information about the Baki (Turtle Islands) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Baki (Turtle Islands) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baki (Turtle Islands) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baki (Turtle Islands) 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 (Baki (Turtle Islands)) 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 Baki (Turtle Islands) 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.
Baki (Turtle Islands) is 83 km (52 miles) from the city of Waterloo. If you plan a holiday in Sierra-Leone, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waterloo. Waterloo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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