Bay Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.07° N 74.04° W

Bay Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Head sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.9° 

Bay Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bay Head surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with E 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 25th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 25th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 25th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
65
66
38
21
20
21
29
64
44
88
64
46
29
29
18
21
13
12
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
10
S
15
W
15
W
15
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SSE
5
SSW
20
S
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
N
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross
off
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off
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High Tide
9:43PM0.09m
10:03AM0.11m
10:26PM0.09m
10:43AM0.11m
11:10PM0.09m
11:25AM0.11m
11:57PM0.09m
12:11PM0.11m
00:49AM0.09m
1:03PM0.11m
1:48AM0.09m
2:03PM0.10m
2:52AM0.08m
Low Tide
3:59AM-0.00m
4:39PM-0.00m
4:42AM-0.01m
5:27PM-0.01m
5:26AM-0.01m
6:15PM-0.01m
6:12AM-0.01m
7:04PM-0.01m
7:00AM-0.00m
7:55PM-0.00m
7:50AM0.00m
8:50PM0.00m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Bay Head Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bay Head may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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