Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Head in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking it down for Bay Head.
Honestly, the first week and a half is pretty grim. The waves are tiny and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, just making a mess of things. There’s a long stretch of days where you’re better off doing something else. The combined energy is low, mostly in the single digits to around 90 (7 to 90), which tells you there’s hardly any power in the water.
The first little pulse shows up on Saturday the 22nd of August. By the afternoon, we get a bump to 1.2m from the SSW, with the combined energy hitting 187 (moderate range). The wind is light onshore from the ENE, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a sign of life. The water temp that morning is 26°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in spring suit.
The real standout, the one you need to plan for, is Tuesday the 25th of August. By the afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 1.9m from the east, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to 314 (strong wave energy). That’s a proper size, so it’s one for the experienced crew. The wind will keep the surface clean, so expect some nice lines. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, but with that much energy and the right wind, it’ll still be fun. Beginners should stay on the beach for this one.
Wednesday the 26th of August is also a good follow-up. The swell drops to 1.4m from the east, but you’ve got a clean offshore wind from the WNW (15 km/h). The combined energy is 197 (moderate), and the conditions look clean.
So, the takeaway is: be patient. The best waves are at the end of the forecast period, with Tuesday afternoon the 25th looking like the top pick, and Wednesday morning a solid backup. Keep an eye on that wind, and if it stays offshore, you’ll be in for a good session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | E 14 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | SE 13 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 50 | 51 | 41 | 25 | 28 | 11 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:39AM0.10m | 10:54PM0.11m | 11:28AM0.10m | 11:42PM0.11m | 12:17PM0.10m | 00:30AM0.11m | 1:05PM0.10m | 1:17AM0.10m | 1:54PM0.10m | 2:05AM0.09m | 2:42PM0.10m | 2:54AM0.09m | 3:29PM0.09m | 3:43AM0.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM-0.01m | 5:35AM-0.01m | 5:42PM-0.01m | 6:21AM-0.01m | 6:32PM-0.00m | 7:03AM-0.01m | 7:19PM-0.00m | 7:43AM-0.01m | 8:05PM0.00m | 8:23AM0.00m | 8:52PM0.01m | 9:03AM0.01m | 9:42PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 6 | E 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 51 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 8 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 14 | E 11 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | S 6 | E 12 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | NW 3 | N 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 11 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 11 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 50 | — | — | 4 | 28 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2301 | 1306 | 882 | 138 | 2282 | 2276 | 511 | 3285 | 558 | 641 | 1009 | 1276 | 1324 | 1528 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 87 | 110 | 873 | 26 |
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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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