
Surf Forecasts:
Bar Beach surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 1,066 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bar Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bar Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Bar Beach over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real standout window shaping up for the end of the first week and into the second week that’s got my heart pumping.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Thursday the 10th sees a lumpy, cross-onshore wind with a 7ft south swell, but the energy is only moderate (948) and the conditions are chopped out. Saturday morning the 12th brings a brief moment of hope – glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell, but the wave energy is still only moderate (431). However, expect good surf conditions that morning. That window closes fast, as Saturday afternoon goes to custard with a strong cross-on breeze.
From Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves (34 to 202 energy) and messy winds. It’s a definite gap of a few days where you’d be better off waxing the longboard and waiting.
Now, Wednesday the 16th is interesting. A new 7ft SSE swell rolls in, with moderate energy (698), but the wind is onshore and the surf is marginal. Thursday morning the 17th is a real gem: glassy conditions, 4ft south swell at 10 seconds, and clean. Good surf expected. The afternoon turns choppy again.
But the real standout is Saturday the 19th of September. This is the best of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 6ft south swell in the morning, building to a solid 7ft by the afternoon, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NW and WNW, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The wave energy is high (882 to 975), and the conditions are expected to be very good. This is solid, punchy, offshore surf. It’s a touch on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to circle. The swell direction from the south matches the optimum for Bar Beach, and with offshore winds, it’ll be clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.
Sunday the 20th keeps the size going with a 7ft SSE swell (energy 1058-1215), but the wind switches to a cross-shore, making it more marginal. Still, there’ll be plenty of power. Monday the 21st morning saves the run with another clean offshore window from the NW, with a 6ft SE swell at 11 seconds – very good surf expected. The energy is strong (768).
After that, the swell fades again through the rest of the week, with smaller, cleaner days on Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, but nothing special. The week after that, it’s a mix of small, weak swell and fresh winds, so I’d say the main event is locked in for the 19th and 21st.
The water temperature is sitting at about 65°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, for the cream of the crop: make a plan for Saturday the 19th of September. The morning session will be prime, and the afternoon will be a bit bigger and still clean. The 21st is also a good backup. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
752 | 736 | 627 | 409 | 307 | 220 | 320 | 163 | 115 | 146 | 102 | 123 | 85 | 51 | 31 | 21 | 289 | 660 | 506 | 449 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.73m | 8:18AM1.49m | 8:28PM1.67m | 8:56AM1.53m | 9:08PM1.58m | 9:33AM1.54m | 9:47PM1.46m | 10:10AM1.53m | 10:25PM1.32m | 10:48AM1.50m | 11:03PM1.19m | 11:27AM1.46m | 11:44PM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.10m | 2:14PM0.21m | 2:47AM0.12m | 2:59PM0.20m | 3:21AM0.17m | 3:43PM0.24m | 3:53AM0.24m | 4:26PM0.31m | 4:24AM0.32m | 5:12PM0.39m | 4:55AM0.41m | 6:01PM0.48m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 22 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 5 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | E 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 9 | S 12 |
169 | 736 | 627 | 409 | 307 | 220 | 320 | 163 | 115 | 146 | 102 | 123 | 85 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 506 | 449 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 18 | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SE 17 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 12 | S 10 | ENE 5 | E 14 | S 17 | E 14 | SSE 15 | E 13 |
23 | 126 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 207 | 182 | 131 | 61 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 46 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 10 | S 21 | E 9 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 4 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 10 | E 12 | — | E 9 | S 17 | E 15 | E 14 | E 7 |
4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 6 | NNW 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | — | — |
752 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 28 | 84 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 21 | 289 | 660 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 285 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 94 | 291 | 258 | 178 | 42 | 0 |
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Information about the Bar Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bar Beach 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.
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