Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be real with you. I’ve looked at the charts for Bay Head, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid two-week window where the surf is mostly flat and uninviting. There’s no major swell on the horizon, and the conditions are going to make you work for anything rideable. If you’re a beginner, you might find something soft, but it’ll be hard to get excited about it.
The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is a good few degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a little bit of a treat, even if the waves aren't cooperating.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn't come until Tuesday the 25th. The wind finally swings offshore from the west, and we get some small swell pushing in from the south at 2ft. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the first time the ocean is going to look clean and a bit more organized. The energy is weak, around 50 in the combined readings, so it’s just a case of getting some small, clean waves to yourself.
After that, the ocean goes quiet again until the end of the month. The standout window looks like Saturday the 29th through Sunday the 30th. On the 29th, we get some stronger energy bumping up, with the combined swell energy hitting 216, which is the most we’ll see in this whole period. The swell comes from the ESE, pushing in at 3ft. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, keeping the faces clean.
Then on Sunday the 30th, the wind goes fully offshore from the west, and we see the swell settle slightly to 3ft from the ESE and SE. The energy is still moderate at 114 and 116. This is the best of the bunch, but we’re still only talking about knee to maybe waist-high waves. It’s a promising sign for some small, clean lineup sessions, but it’s not a day to call in sick for.
Before that, there are gaps of five or more days where you can leave the board in the car. There’s a stretch from the 18th to the 24th where it’s just not worth it. And even on the 25th, it’s very ordinary. Keep your expectations low.
So, for the next two weeks, Bay Head is a shark that’s mostly sleeping. The 29th and 30th look like the only real opportunities to get wet, and even then, you’re not going to be writing home about it. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 59 | 49 | 29 | 71 | 42 | 48 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 10 | 23 | 47 | 78 | 71 | 43 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:17AM0.10m | 1:54PM0.10m | 2:05AM0.09m | 2:42PM0.10m | 2:54AM0.09m | 3:29PM0.09m | 3:43AM0.08m | 4:17PM0.09m | 4:33AM0.07m | 5:05PM0.09m | 5:26AM0.07m | 5:57PM0.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM-0.00m | 7:43AM-0.01m | 8:05PM0.00m | 8:23AM0.00m | 8:52PM0.01m | 9:03AM0.01m | 9:42PM0.02m | 9:47AM0.02m | 10:41PM0.02m | 10:40AM0.02m | 11:45PM0.02m | 11:42AM0.02m | 00:47AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 4 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | 49 | 29 | 71 | 42 | 48 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 12 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | — | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 14 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | — | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 11 | 9 | 59 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 23 | 47 | 78 | 71 | 43 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3292 | 1515 | 1201 | 1325 | 700 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 58 | 214 | 3 | 17 | 1200 | 12 | 29 | 186 | 0 | 192 | 77 | 401 |
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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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