Bay Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in with a look at what’s on the horizon for the next couple of weeks. Let’s be straight with you, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run ahead.

Overall, we are looking at a stretch of marginal, mostly underwhelming surf. The first week is dominated by tiny, weak energy with only a few brief windows where it’s even worth paddling out. The second week looks a little more promising, but there’s a big gap of nothing until we get there.

Starting off Tuesday and Wednesday, it’s almost a write-off. Waves are barely a ripple – we’re talking 0.7ft to 0.7ft with combined energy sitting at just 14. That’s about as weak as it gets. Winds are light for some sessions, but there's just no power in the water to work with. The whole first week is a grind of poor surf conditions.

You’ll have to wait until Thursday morning, September 10th, for the first real chance to get wet. Bay Head will see a little bump to 3ft from the South, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy nudges up to 69, so it’s still weak but surfable. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, which counts for a lot. You’ll get clean little waves, though conditions are very ordinary – it’s a log or a funboard morning for sure.

After that, the surf drops right off again. The rest of the week and into the weekend is a desert of tiny, onshore-crumbled swell. Expect nothing but 0.7ft to 2ft of slop until the following Wednesday.

Now, here is the standout, and it’s a long-range promise. On Wednesday, September 16th, there’s a noticeable pulse of new energy. The morning shows a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, with a short period of 6 seconds and combined energy hitting 113 – that’s moderate energy, something to work with. The wind is offshore from the NW, so the surface should be clean and lined up. It’s not huge, but after all the flatness, this is definitely the best on offer. It’s a fun-sized day for anyone, not too big for beginners at that size and direction. After that, it fades again.

Looking into the final weekend of the forecast, September 20th and 21st, there are some flickers of life. The south swell returns with 2ft to 3ft, but with a very short period of 5 seconds, it’ll be soft and a bit lumpy. The wind on Sunday afternoon turns offshore from the WSW, and the combined energy gets up to 66. It’s another ordinary, surfable but uninspiring day.

Honestly, for the next two weeks, there’s no one spot that fires. Bay Head is the only game in town, and it’s a consistent beach/jetty setup that just isn’t getting the goods. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, but with surf this small, I wouldn’t worry about it. This is a stretch where you’d check the cam and decide if the clean conditions are worth the tiny waves.

That’s the read. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the 16th.

Rusty.

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