Baird Bay Reef 83.4
#1525 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · South Australia · near Streaky Bay
Works almost every day, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score83.4 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days40% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell84% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.4 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Baird Bay Reef
The best time to surf Baird Bay Reef is April, July, August. The season runs Apr to Sep. In August the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.6 m. The nearest airport is ADL (430 km) and the nearest town is Streaky Bay (43 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 11% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 99% | 17% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 99% | 38% | 1.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 99% | 58% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 100% | 51% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 51% | 1.4 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 100% | 64% | 1.5 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 67% | 1.6 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 48% | 1.6 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 100% | 38% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 100% | 33% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 99% | 16% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
Why 83.4
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
23.9
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.5
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
2.8
The detail
Faces 143° with 42% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 47% of days. Mean peak period 13.1 s. Days over 3 m: 1%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 37%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -33.180, 134.369 (OpenStreetMap).
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