Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Head in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Bay Head over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead. The first real chance at anything rideable doesn't show up until Sunday the 9th, and even then, it's marginal. From now until then, we're looking at a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for.
The highlight of the whole outlook, and the only real standout, is the later part of the period. Monday afternoon the 17th sees a little bump of energy from the southeast, with a 3ft swell and a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 84, but the wind swings offshore from the WNW, making it clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best wave we see. Then, things get a bit more interesting around Tuesday the 18th into Wednesday the 19th. The swell builds from the east, pushing 5ft to 5ft on Tuesday, but it’s onshore and messy, making it a poor option. Wednesday the 19th is the real standout for the more experienced crew. The swell holds around 4ft from the east, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind switches to a strong offshore from the west. The combined energy climbs to 194 (moderate), creating some punchy, clean waves. This is a session for the competent surfer only, as the size and wind will make it tricky. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
For the rest of the window, it's a tale of very small, weak swells – mostly under 3ft with periods of 6 seconds or less, and combined energy often below 50. The wind is often cross-off or light, offering clean conditions, but there's just not enough push to get a proper ride. Even the glassy, clean conditions on Friday the 21st afternoon won't make up for the 1ft swell.
So, to sum it up: if you're a beginner, it's a write-off until at least the 17th, and even then it's small. For the experienced surfer, circle Wednesday the 19th on your calendar for a crack at some clean, offshore east swell. It’s the only real game in town.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 64 | 25 | 39 | 40 | 25 | 38 | 47 | 47 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:18AM0.08m | 5:48PM0.10m | 6:28AM0.08m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.02m | 11:35AM0.01m | 00:57AM0.01m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 43 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 47 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 14 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 64 | 41 | 39 | 40 | 46 | 38 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 9 | — | 69 | — | — | — | 38 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 17 | 2689 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 191 | 17 | 416 | 226 | 6 | 17 | 138 | 264 | 4 |
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