Surf Forecasts:
Bar Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bar Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bar Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bar Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bar Beach over the next 16 days.
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Hey, Rusty here. Let's talk about the stretch ahead. The water temp's about 63°, which is right where it should be for the season.
First real chance to paddle out is Friday, July 10, in the morning at Bar Beach. This spot is good for beginners, exposed to swell, and the swell's coming from the southeast, which is the sweet spot. You've got a 6ft swell from the southeast, 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The wave energy is 597, so it's got a bit of push. Crowds are often around, so expect some company.
The second week picks up on Monday, July 14, in the morning. A 4ft south swell, 10 seconds, with an offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph giving you clean lines. Energy is down at 271, but it's workable. Then Tuesday afternoon, July 14, is a beauty—the wind goes glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph, with a 4ft south swell at 9 seconds. It's small, but that glass is a gift.
The big one is Friday, July 17, in the morning. A massive 16ft swell from the south, 14-second period—that's proper groundswell—with a combined energy of 15399. That's expert-only territory. Wind is onshore from the southeast at 16 mph, so it's not going to be perfect, but the power is unreal. The swell direction isn't dead-on the optimum, but for those who can handle it, it's the standout. The afternoon drops to 13ft, still heavy.
After that, July 18 brings a 7ft southeast swell, and by July 19, clean offshore winds and 4ft waves make for a fun finish. There's a quiet patch in the middle, but plenty of action if you pick your moments.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 1532 | 1412 | 1923 | 2328 | 2633 | 2629 | 1639 | 1227 | 944 | 869 | 742 | 614 | 597 | 592 | 424 | 266 | 265 | 186 | 176 | 125 | 47 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:47PM1.32m | 00:36AM1.43m | 1:35PM1.36m | 1:31AM1.33m | 2:29PM1.43m | 2:35AM1.24m | 3:28PM1.51m | 3:48AM1.18m | 4:29PM1.62m | 5:04AM1.16m | 5:30PM1.73m | 6:15AM1.19m | 6:28PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.62m | 7:10AM0.38m | 7:36PM0.61m | 7:55AM0.41m | 8:47PM0.58m | 8:47AM0.44m | 10:03PM0.52m | 9:44AM0.45m | 11:16PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.44m | 00:23AM0.32m | 11:45AM0.42m | 1:21AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 1550 | 1809 | — | 2097 | 1639 | 1227 | 944 | 869 | 742 | 614 | 597 | 592 | 424 | 266 | 148 | 186 | 176 | 125 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | — | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 19 | S 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 276 | — | — | 69 | 241 | 218 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 7 | 151 | 265 | 62 | 23 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 23 | — | S 16 | — | — | E 16 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 12 | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 85 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | SW 4 | — | — | N 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1532 | 1412 | 1923 | 2328 | 2633 | 2629 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | 12 | 5 | 4 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 291 | 219 | 42 | 3 | 94 | 184 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bar Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bar Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bar Beach 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 (Bar Beach) 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).
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