Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with 3,035 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Head in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 74 | 128 | 226 | 212 | 306 | 1086 | 1172 | 2398 | 1268 | 1622 | 1275 | 1374 | 1270 | 1747 | 972 | 573 | 365 | 307 | 281 | 391 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM0.08m | 4:21AM0.07m | 4:36PM0.08m | 5:15AM0.07m | 5:30PM0.08m | 6:10AM0.07m | 6:24PM0.08m | 7:04AM0.08m | 7:19PM0.09m | 7:54AM0.08m | 8:10PM0.09m | 8:40AM0.09m | 8:58PM0.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.02m | 10:15PM0.02m | 10:05AM0.03m | 11:19PM0.02m | 11:23AM0.03m | 00:19AM0.02m | 12:31PM0.02m | 1:10AM0.02m | 1:27PM0.02m | 1:54AM0.01m | 2:17PM0.01m | 2:36AM0.00m | 3:04PM0.01m | 3:17AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | S 7 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 1086 | 1172 | 1709 | 1245 | 991 | — | — | — | 1164 | 972 | 573 | 365 | — | 281 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | N 5 | — | N 4 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 72 | 74 | 128 | 226 | 212 | 306 | 883 | — | 2398 | 1268 | 1622 | 1275 | 1374 | 1270 | 1747 | 56 | — | 38 | 307 | — | 391 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 873 | 1007 | 66 | 63 | 653 | 777 | 774 | 642 | 643 | 148 | 642 | 643 | 643 | 148 | 642 | 42 | 80 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
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Information about the Bay Head Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bay Head may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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