Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, S swell with 152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, clockin' in for the local surf report. Let's see what we've got cookin' for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch ahead at Bay Head. We're looking at a whole lot of flat, weak energy for the first 14 days at least. The combined swell energy is stuck in the weak range, barely cracking a ton for most of the run. You're gonna be waiting a long time before anything rideable shows up. After a long drought, things finally start to perk up around Monday 21st September.
The first real glimmer comes early that Monday morning. The forecast shows a clean 5ft swell from the NE, and with a glassy calm wind, it’ll be pretty out there. The energy is moderate at 120, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so the shape will be a bit fat and crumbly.
But the standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday 22nd September. The morning is looking magic. We've got a clean 6ft swell from the E, and the wave energy is up to a solid moderate 233. Add in that glassy wind again, and this is your window. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions," so that's our best bet. It's not massive, being under 8ft, but it's a solid size for a beach break. Keep it on your radar.
All in all, don't even bother paddling out until that last Monday. It’s a long, flat stretch, but that Tuesday morning the 22nd might just make it all worthwhile if you can be patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 10 |
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 kJ | 25 | 40 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 79 | 72 | 29 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32AM0.08m | 7:55PM0.10m | 8:36AM0.09m | 8:55PM0.10m | 9:31AM0.09m | 9:48PM0.11m | 10:20AM0.10m | 10:35PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.10m | 11:20PM0.10m | 11:49AM0.11m | 00:03AM0.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.01m | 1:48PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.00m | 2:47PM0.00m | 3:34AM-0.00m | 3:42PM-0.00m | 4:22AM-0.01m | 4:34PM-0.00m | 5:07AM-0.01m | 5:24PM-0.00m | 5:50AM-0.01m | 6:10PM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:20 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 40 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 72 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | W 2 | NW 2 | N 3 | E 4 | — | — | SE 6 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 40 | 103 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 3 | 17 | 205 | 264 | 1402 | 394 | 394 | 875 | 875 | 34 | 0 | 47 | 25 | 138 | 191 | 813 | 873 | 456 |
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