Surf Forecasts:
Bay Front surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay Front this week:
The surf forecast for Bay Front over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Front in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Front over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Bay Front area over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to complain about there.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a big gap. The first few days from Wednesday the 5th right through to the end of the first week are pretty much a write-off. The surf is small, the wind is a messy cross or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak – we’re seeing values mostly under 250 (moderate wave energy). The reports are all saying "poor surf conditions," so honestly, don’t bother paddling out. You’ll be chasing closeouts.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 9th. The swell starts to build, and by Sunday afternoon we’ve got a solid 7ft from the E with a period of 8 seconds. The wind swings to a clean cross-offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 950 (strong wave energy). The report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the standout of the whole forecast. Bay Front is a reef break, so it handles that east swell well. The wind is cleaning it right up. This is your session.
Now, after that Sunday, it goes quiet again. Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th morning, the surf drops back to 3ft – 5ft, the wind is mostly cross-shore, and the energy is back down. It’s not terrible, but it’s not worth the drive. The reports are all "poor" or "marginal."
We get a bit of a pulse again around Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the ENE, but the wind is cross-on or cross-shore with chop. The energy is strong (643 to 813), but the conditions are messy. These are marginal sessions – if you’re an expert, you might find some raw power, but the average surfer will struggle. The 7ft – 7ft range is getting into expert territory.
The final week from the 17th onward is a slow fade. Swell holds around 6ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy drops off. It’s all "poor" or "marginal" again. Not worth getting excited about.
So, bottom line: if you can wait, Sunday the 9th afternoon is your absolute best bet. That’s the one. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a bust.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 141 | 149 | 110 | 72 | 68 | 137 | 91 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 427 | 485 | 516 | 308 | 221 | 221 | 221 | 191 | 186 | 135 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:50PM0.49m | 10:34AM0.68m | 7:32PM0.41m | 11:50AM0.77m | 9:44PM0.35m | 12:47PM0.85m | 11:33PM0.35m | 1:35PM0.91m | 00:45AM0.39m | 2:16PM0.95m | 1:41AM0.45m | 2:54PM0.97m | 2:30AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.41m | 2:22AM0.02m | 5:50PM0.40m | 3:32AM0.00m | 7:25PM0.33m | 4:47AM-0.03m | 7:59PM0.27m | 5:54AM-0.08m | 8:29PM0.22m | 6:53AM-0.12m | 8:58PM0.17m | 7:44AM-0.14m | 9:28PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 141 | 149 | 110 | 72 | 68 | 47 | 91 | 106 | 102 | 118 | 427 | 485 | 418 | 308 | 221 | 221 | 221 | 191 | 186 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 78 | 82 | 112 | 86 | 31 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NE 13 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | N 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 26 | 40 | 35 | 45 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 516 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 172 | 0 | 171 | 175 | 4 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bay Front provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay Front can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay Front 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 (Bay Front) 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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