Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay Head this week:
The surf forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Head in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this is a quiet stretch. We're looking at a solid run of small, weak surf with mostly poor conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 75°, but that’s the only real highlight for a while. There’s a gap in decent surf from now until the end of the first week where the energy is just not there. The first chance of something rideable comes around Friday the 28th of August, but it’s still pretty ordinary.
On Friday morning, the 28th of August, we get a little bump from the ESE at 2ft with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off from the WSW, so the face should be clean. The combined energy is weak, at 86, so don’t expect any punch. It’s surfable if you’re desperate.
The next real chance doesn’t come until the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning brings a bit more period from the SE at 12 seconds, with a 1ft swell. The energy is still weak at 53, but the wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. Thursday the 3rd of September has a bigger spike in energy on the Thursday morning, with 3ft from the ENE but a short 6-second period, and the energy jumps to 222 – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is cross from the NNE, making it a bit choppy.
The best we’ve got in this whole window is the 8th of September. Tuesday morning sees a 4ft swell from the SSE with a short 6-second period, but the wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, giving you a clean, glassy face. The energy is a solid 129, moderate. Tuesday afternoon is even better – 5ft from the SSE, light offshore from the WSW, and energy of 153. This is the standout. It’s not huge, but it’s the cleanest, most powerful swell we’ll see. This is one for the experienced crowd, as the size is pushing into the bigger range for a beach break, and the short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy. Bay Head is a beach and jetty setup, so the offshore wind will be your friend. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
The next morning, Wednesday the 9th, has a 3ft SE swell, but it’s raining heavy, and the wind is light cross-off from the south. It’s surfable, but not pretty.
After that, it drops right back to tiny, blown-out junk. Nothing worth chasing.
So, pick your moment. The 8th of September is the one to circle. It’s the only window where the stars align for a decent, clean session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 29 | 45 | 40 | 61 | 44 | 39 | 45 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55AM0.08m | 10:08PM0.10m | 10:33AM0.09m | 10:45PM0.10m | 11:09AM0.09m | 11:21PM0.10m | 11:44AM0.09m | 11:57PM0.10m | 12:19PM0.10m | 00:35AM0.09m | 12:58PM0.10m | 1:18AM0.09m | 1:41PM0.10m | 2:07AM0.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.01m | 4:37AM0.00m | 4:45PM0.01m | 5:16AM-0.00m | 5:28PM0.01m | 5:53AM-0.00m | 6:10PM0.00m | 6:28AM-0.00m | 6:50PM0.00m | 7:02AM-0.00m | 7:32PM0.01m | 7:37AM0.00m | 8:16PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 34 | 32 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 29 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 22 | 31 | 45 | 42 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 4 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | 39 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 1 | — | 14 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | ESE 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | SE 7 | — | E 15 | — | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | WSW 2 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 11 | 26 | 61 | 40 | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | — | — | 7 | 12 | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 1321 | 22 | 370 | 1191 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 47 | 58 | 124 | 17 | 558 | 409 | 511 | 155 | 350 | 1199 | 1199 | 1200 | 17 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bay Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay Head 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 Head) 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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