Surf Forecasts:
Baki (Turtle Islands) surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,938 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with S swell.
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 (Aug 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baki (Turtle Islands) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1017 | 1273 | 1687 | 1459 | 912 | 1122 | 523 | 1152 | 1229 | 1095 | 643 | 1842 | 1225 | 1691 | 758 | 609 | 506 | 414 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:26PM2.08m | 9:46AM2.32m | 10:08PM2.03m | 10:26AM2.20m | 10:51PM1.93m | 11:06AM2.03m | 11:34PM1.81m | 11:48AM1.83m | 00:22AM1.68m | 12:35PM1.64m | 1:20AM1.55m | 1:34PM1.49m | 2:32AM1.48m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:35AM0.10m | 4:11PM0.13m | 4:15AM0.21m | 4:49PM0.22m | 4:56AM0.34m | 5:27PM0.33m | 5:37AM0.49m | 6:07PM0.46m | 6:23AM0.64m | 6:52PM0.58m | 7:20AM0.77m | 7:51PM0.68m | |||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | 6 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
1017 | 1273 | 1687 | 1459 | 912 | 1122 | 523 | 1152 | 1229 | 1095 | 507 | 1842 | 1225 | 602 | 758 | 609 | 506 | 414 | 558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 5 | SSE 12 | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SW 5 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 |
90 | 145 | 125 | 125 | 21 | 106 | 330 | 88 | 42 | 57 | 643 | 18 | 23 | 37 | 22 | 76 | 78 | 62 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 18 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | — | S 5 | SSE 11 | — | S 18 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | WNW 5 | — |
15 | 155 | 8 | 79 | 70 | — | 28 | 23 | — | 159 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | W 5 | S 11 | SSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 5 | S 14 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 |
5 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 313 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 1691 | 86 | — | — | — | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 285 | 101 | 931 | 932 | 285 | 1399 | 754 | 754 | 664 | 754 | 67 | 921 | 101 | 67 | 763 | 101 | 67 | 754 | 1399 |
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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.











