Bay Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next couple weeks at Bay Head.

To be straight with you, this is a rough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry run of blown-out, weak, or just plain flat conditions. From now through the end of July, there’s nothing to get excited about. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is tiny and choppy. You’ll see a few days in late July where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is barely there—just small, weak lines in the 2 ft range, with short periods under 9 seconds. It’s surfable if you’re desperate for a splash, but it’s not worth the paddle out for anything resembling a proper wave.

The real story here is the complete lack of quality.

Now, let’s look at the brighter spot, which isn’t saying much. We’ve got a window around Wednesday, July 29th, into Thursday, July 30th, that offers the only real glimmer. On Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy at Bay Head. You’ll find small, weak swell coming from the SSE at about 2.6 ft with an 8-second period. The combined energy is weak (88). It’s not going to blow anyone’s mind, but it’s clean. Thursday morning keeps that glassy vibe with a similar SSE swell, 2.3 ft at 9 seconds, and a slightly better period. The energy is still low (85). This is the pick of the litter, but it’s a very small, weak pick.

After that, the first week of August is a write-off. We get a pulse of swell on Monday, August 3rd, with a 3.9 ft swell from the SE and a 10-second period. The combined energy hits moderate levels (287), but the wind is cross-onshore, ruining any chance of clean waves. It’s a tease. The rest of that week is plagued by choppy cross-shore winds or just plain weakness.

The only other moment worth a mention is Friday, August 7th, where we get clean conditions with cross-offshore winds from the SW and small swell from the SE at 2 ft, 8 seconds. The energy is low (101). It’s clean, but tiny.

The Standout – For the Patient:

Honestly, there isn’t a true standout. If I have to pick one, it’s Wednesday, July 29th (afternoon) and Thursday, July 30th (morning) at Bay Head. The wind is glassy or calm, giving you the cleanest surface you’ll see all period. The swell is feeble—2.3 ft to 2.6 ft from the SSE with combined energy in the 80s—so you’re riding a log or a foam board and enjoying the peace. Because the swell is small and the period is short (8-9 seconds), the waves will be weak and crumbly, best for a beginner wanting to practice in calm conditions. For anyone else, it’s a flat spell with a nice view.

Beyond that, it’s a long, bleak forecast. Hang in there.

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