Baki (Turtle Islands) surfForecast / Sierra Leone / Sierra Leone

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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
27.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Saturday (May 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baki (Turtle Islands) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
267
294
290
352
308
250
244
208
178
117
143
131
106
106
96
174
107
144
127
192
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
NNW
15
WSW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
20
W
15
WNW
15
NW
20
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:26AM2.05m
8:33PM1.94m
8:59AM2.01m
9:07PM1.86m
9:33AM1.94m
9:41PM1.76m
10:10AM1.85m
10:17PM1.65m
10:50AM1.75m
10:57PM1.54m
11:38AM1.66m
11:46PM1.44m
12:36PM1.60m
Low Tide
2:18AM0.17m
2:39PM0.32m
2:47AM0.20m
3:11PM0.36m
3:18AM0.25m
3:45PM0.42m
3:49AM0.33m
4:21PM0.52m
4:24AM0.43m
5:01PM0.63m
5:03AM0.53m
5:50PM0.73m
5:50AM0.64m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
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6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
30
29
27
30
29
29
30
30
29
28
28
27
28
27
27
29
27
27
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
8
Energy kJ
200
267
294
290
352
308
250
244
208
178
117
143
131
106
106
96
63
64
48
54
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
16
2
2
27
97
198
112
140
103
85
63
47
56
71
67
41
174
107
144
125
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.3
SE
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
4
0.5
S
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
S
19
Energy kJ
2
9
8
28
2
2
1
101
17
68
51
37
51
7
23
86
39
37
19
127
192
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
Energy kJ
3
2
6
5
1
2
2
3
6
7
10
6
6
6
5
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
1234
754
0
285
178
0
1234
1234
178
1400
754
0
1400
754
0
1400
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sierra-Leone
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sierra Leone
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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 80 km (50 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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