Surf Forecasts:
Bar Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bar Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bar Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with a lot of small days and some tricky winds. The real standout is a big pulse that shows up over a week away, but you’ll have to be patient for it. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a touch on the cool side.
The best window is actually right at the start, on Monday, August 3rd. Bar Beach is looking tidy in the morning. We’ve got a clean 4ft SE groundswell rolling in with a solid 11-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (306), so there’s some push behind it. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with that offshore wind, the waves will be clean and lined up. Expect some company though – the crowds are often there, but it’s worth it for the quality on offer.
After that, we hit a real flat spell. Tuesday the 4th through to Sunday the 9th is mostly tiny, with heights barely scraping 2ft, and the wind is all over the place – cross-shore, onshore, or just weak. The energy drops right off (down to 45 or less on some days). It’s grim. There’s a slight bump on Monday the 11th with a 3ft S swell and clean WNW offshore wind, but the energy is still ordinary (184) and the waves are just surfable, not exciting.
Then, the real news. On Friday, August 14th, the ocean wakes up. The morning brings a solid 10ft S swell, with a 9-second period and a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is massive (2078) – that’s strong stuff. This is expert territory only; it’s way too big for beginners. The offshore wind will keep it barreling and clean, but the period is a bit short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and powerful. It’s a proper, punchy day for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 8ft and goes cross-shore, so that morning session is the one.
The following Saturday and Sunday (15th-16th August) are still sizeable, with 5ft to 5ft S swell, but the wind turns messy with rain showers and onshore slop on Sunday. Monday the 17th drops right back to tiny, and the last day, Tuesday the 18th, shows a glassy 2ft E swell with a nice 11-second period – a clean, small day for a log.
So, the standout is clear: Friday morning, August 14th at Bar Beach. That’s the one you circle on the calendar. The rest is a wait.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 292 | 187 | 108 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 45 | 63 | 69 | 130 | 80 | 74 | 101 | 33 | 51 | 120 | 52 | 58 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.38m | 11:20PM1.46m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:08AM1.34m | 12:54PM1.43m | 1:05AM1.22m | 1:53PM1.46m | 2:17AM1.12m | 3:00PM1.52m | 3:41AM1.07m | 4:12PM1.60m | 5:05AM1.09m | 5:19PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.45m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:09PM0.48m | 6:25AM0.36m | 7:14PM0.50m | 7:13AM0.42m | 8:30PM0.51m | 8:12AM0.47m | 9:54PM0.46m | 9:20AM0.49m | 11:13PM0.37m | 10:32AM0.48m | 00:18AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | S 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 292 | 187 | 108 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 45 | 63 | 69 | 130 | 80 | 74 | 101 | 33 | 51 | 99 | 52 | 58 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 38 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 12 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 11 | E 10 | E 15 | SE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 9 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NW 2 | — | NW 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 6 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 120 | — | 4 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 96 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 296 | 77 | 0 | 10 | 127 |
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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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