Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, breaking down the Bay Head surf for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow burn. We’ve got a lot of flat, weak days before anything even looks like a proper wave. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, starting at 76°F, which is nice for a swim, but not for surfing.
From Saturday, August 8th, all the way through Tuesday, August 18th, it’s pretty grim. Swell heights barely reach 3 ft, and the combined energy is weak, mostly under 60 (weak energy). Winds are cross-off or light offshore, keeping the surface clean, but there’s just no oomph. Even the glassy moments on Wednesday the 12th afternoon and Sunday the 16th afternoon are wasted on knee-high bumps. Leave the board at home.
The first real pulse shows up on Wednesday, August 19th. The afternoon brings a jump to 7 ft from the SE with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 295 (moderate wave energy). The wind is cross-off and clean, but that’s a lot of chunky, short-period swell for a beach/jetty setup. Not for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be lumpy. Not a standout, but at least it’s something.
Thursday, August 20th, is the best of a bad bunch. The morning sees 6 ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, with strong energy at 608 (strong wave energy). The afternoon bumps up to 7 ft from the E, period 8 seconds, with energy at 624 (strong wave energy). Winds are light cross-onshore in the morning, picking up to a moderate cross-shore chop in the afternoon. This is big, powerful, but messy. At over 8 ft, this is expert-only stuff, and the short period and onshore wind will make it a fight. The optimum swell direction for Bay Head is SE, so this E/ESE angle is a bit off, meaning it’ll close out fast. If you’re a local who knows the sandbars, it might be worth a look, but for most, it’s a watch-from-the-beach day.
After that, the swell fades fast. Friday the 21st drops to 4 ft with energy at 223 (moderate), then it’s back to tiny, weak waves through the end of the forecast. The 22nd and 23rd have clean, small waves, but nothing to get excited about.
So, the standout is Thursday, August 20th – it’s the only day with real size and power, but it comes with a lot of headaches. The rest of the window is a snoozer. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 12 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 29 | 132 | 45 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:57PM0.10m | 7:40AM0.08m | 8:06PM0.10m | 8:47AM0.09m | 9:09PM0.11m | 9:46AM0.09m | 10:04PM0.11m | 10:39AM0.10m | 10:54PM0.11m | 11:28AM0.10m | 11:42PM0.11m | 12:17PM0.10m | 00:30AM0.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:48PM0.01m | 2:01AM0.01m | 1:54PM0.01m | 2:59AM0.00m | 2:56PM0.00m | 3:54AM-0.00m | 3:54PM-0.00m | 4:46AM-0.01m | 4:50PM-0.01m | 5:35AM-0.01m | 5:42PM-0.01m | 6:21AM-0.01m | 6:32PM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 23 | 64 | 45 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 |
| kJ | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | — | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | E 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | W 2 | ENE 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 29 | 29 | 132 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 10 | — | 12 | 10 | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 91 | 1016 | 882 | 183 | 155 | 2640 | 694 | 138 | 17 | 25 | 511 | 2488 | 813 | 694 | 3285 | 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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