When should you surf French Baldie Slab today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 18h with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
French Baldie Slab surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for French Baldie Slab ().
Best score today
859h
Now
4017:00
Waves
1.7 m
13 s
Wind
5 km/h
Side-onshore · N
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 17:00
range 1.5 m
Light
07:42 → 19:06
Best windows today
7h1580/100
1.6 m · 12 s · 4 km/h
8h80/100
1.6 m · 12 s · 4 km/h
9h85/100
1.6 m · 12 s · 3 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 80 | 1.7 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 80 | 1.7 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 06:00 | 80 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 80 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 80 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 85 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 74 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 64 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 40 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 40 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 60 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 80 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 80 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 80 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at French Baldie Slab today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 17:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is French Baldie Slab suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than French Baldie Slab.