Baird Bay Reef
South Australia, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 11.3s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · Low in 1h095-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Adelaide local
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Baird Bay Reef is a reef break over coral in South Australia, Australia. It's at its best on 1.5–4.5m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NW, N, NE
- Ideal wave size
- 1.5m – 4.5m
Baird Bay Reef surf FAQ
Is Baird Bay Reef good for beginners?+
Baird Bay Reef is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 1.5–4.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Baird Bay Reef?+
Different days call for different boards. Baird Bay Reef can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Baird Bay Reef?+
Look for 1.5–4.5m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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