Bay Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's break it down.

We're looking at Bay Front, a reef break, and the next 16 days are a real mixed bag. This spot is rarely breaking, so we're already up against it. The water temp is sitting at about 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

Things start off slow. Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July, we see some small, surfable waves at about 3ft from the east, but the energy is weak (208). The cross-offshore wind from the east at 9 mph will keep it clean, but it's hardly a standout.

The next few days, from Wednesday the 22nd through to Saturday the 25th, are a total washout. We've got persistent cross-onshore winds and the conditions are just poor. The swell is there, between 4ft and 4ft, but it's messy and not worth the paddle.

Now, Sunday the 26th of July gets interesting. The morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the east, but the real story is the period. That's a 16-second period, a very long period groundswell. The energy is rocketing up to 1397 (strong). This is a big, powerful swell. However, the wind is still a cross-onshore at 9 mph, which will put some chop on the face. With that long period, this reef break will handle it better than a beach, but the wind is a real shame. It's a marginal, tricky session for the experienced.

The highlight of the whole period, and the one to really circle on your calendar, is Monday the 27th of July. We have a 7ft swell from the east, with a 14-second period (groundswell) and the energy is massive at 1826 (very strong). The wind is a cross-onshore in the morning, but by the afternoon it swings to a straight onshore wind. That onshore wind, combined with the size, makes this a session for experts only. At 7ft, it's already pushing past the beginner zone, and with that power, it's a serious paddle. The swell is coming from the east, which is a fair match for the NE optimum, and the potential is there for a really heavy day if you're up for it.

The following days, from Tuesday the 28th through to Friday the 31st of July, the swell stays solid, hanging around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is a constant problem. It's mostly cross-onshore, keeping the conditions marginal. The energy is still high, with values like 1390 and 1234, but the wind is just not cooperating.

We then hit a real lull. From Saturday the 1st of August all the way through to Wednesday the 5th of August, the conditions are consistently poor. The swell drops right off, and the wind is just mucking things up. The water is still warm, but there's really nothing to get excited about.

So, the pick of the bunch is Monday the 27th of July. It's got the size, the power, and the right direction, but the wind is the big question mark. It's a day for the hardcore crew. For the rest of the run, the forecast is a bit of a struggle, but it's Bay Front, it's a rare break, so a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area.

Rusty.

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