Bay Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's take a look at what Bay Head is offering in the next 16 days.

Water temp is around 74°, which is a good bit warmer than normal for this time of year, feels like a lingering summer vibe.

Right now, it's flat. Saturday morning, September 12th, we're looking at an ankle-high 0.7 ft ESE swell with a cross-onshore breeze. The combined swell energy is a weak 14. It's a super slow start, and you won't be paddling out here for a few days.

The first glimmer of hope comes Sunday morning, September 13th. There's a 3 ft SSE swell, but with a short period of 5 seconds, so it's a bit weak. A light offshore wind from the WNW makes it clean, but the waves are small (combined energy 52). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

From Sunday afternoon all the way through to the morning of Saturday, September 19th, it's a long, dry spell. A few tiny bumps here and there, but nothing with any real power. The best you'll get is a glassy moment on Sunday afternoon (1 ft, SE, period 10 seconds), but it's basically a flat day.

Things perk up a little on Saturday, September 19th, with a 4 ft E swell arriving. However, a cross-onshore wind from the NE turns it into a choppy mess. Leave the board at home.

The real action starts on Tuesday, September 22nd. The morning brings a solid 7 ft E swell with an 8-second period. The wind goes clean and offshore from the S. The combined swell energy jumps to a strong 603 (moderate wave energy). This is a big change. At 7 ft, this is for surfers with some experience.

The absolute best day looks like Wednesday, September 23rd. That morning is the one to aim for. A clean 7 ft E swell with an 8-second period, combined with a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The total energy is 618 (strong wave energy). Conditions are described as "expect very good surf conditions". The afternoon kicks the swell up to 8 ft but the wind freshens to 30 km/h offshore, making it more of a challenge. This is one for the experienced crew.

After that, the waves get bigger but messy. Thursday, September 24th, shows a huge 8 ft E swell with a 10-second period, but it's being trashed by strong onshore winds from the N at 35 km/h. It'll be lumpy, blown-out, and more suited for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The swell hangs in through Friday, September 25th, but with onshore winds ruining the shape. Things clean up nicely on Saturday morning, September 26th. A 4 ft ESE swell with a glassy surface from a light ENE breeze makes for a fun, clean session, with a combined energy of 220 (moderate wave energy). A good pick if the big stuff is too much.

Finally, Sunday, September 27th, the swell drops back to a clean 3 ft with an offshore wind, but it's small and average.

So, to put it simply: forget the first week. The one true standout is the morning of Wednesday, September 23rd. That's your best shot for clean, powerful waves if you're up for it. That glassy Saturday morning on the 26th is a good fallback for a smaller, cleaner session later on.

Rusty

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