Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Head in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We're looking at Bay Head and to be straight with you, this is a tough 16-day outlook. The good news comes first, but you’ve got to be quick about it. A pulse of swell shows up right away on Wednesday, July 22nd, and that’s the standout of the whole stretch. Wednesday morning brings in a 6ft south swell with a moderate 8-second period, producing moderate wave energy (585). The wind is offshore out of the west at 12 mph, keeping it clean. Bay Head is an exposed beach/jetty setup and the swell direction from the south is off its optimum (which is southeast), but the size and clean conditions make this the best bet. The afternoon holds similar 5ft south swell with clean offshore west winds at 16 mph, so that whole day is the window. The water temp sits at 74°, which is about normal for this time of year.
After that, it falls apart. From Thursday, July 23rd, all the way through to Monday, August 3rd, the surf is weak, small, and almost always messy. You get days of under 3ft, with short-period slop, and cross-onshore or onshore winds. The combined energy readings are consistently low, often under 100. There’s a small moment on Monday afternoon, July 27th, where you get a 3ft south swell with 4-second junk period and slight cross-off wind, but it’s ordinary at best. Then on Sunday, August 2nd, a 3ft SSE swell shows up with a gentle offshore breeze and moderate energy (117), but it’s still a long way from worth the trip.
From Tuesday, August 4th, onward it’s more of the same: tiny, weak surf, and winds that keep things choppy or lumpy. No real standouts in sight after the first Wednesday. The spot is fairly consistent, so this kind of flat run is a bit of a bummer, but it happens.
So, your call: Wednesday, July 22nd, morning or afternoon. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 422 | 354 | 99 | 75 | 107 | 46 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 33 | 64 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 37 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:46PM0.09m | 6:01AM0.07m | 6:37PM0.09m | 6:58AM0.07m | 7:31PM0.09m | 7:57AM0.07m | 8:24PM0.09m | 8:52AM0.07m | 9:12PM0.09m | 9:40AM0.08m | 9:56PM0.10m | 10:23AM0.08m | 10:36PM0.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:31AM0.02m | 00:26AM0.02m | 12:26PM0.02m | 1:22AM0.02m | 1:17PM0.02m | 2:12AM0.02m | 2:06PM0.02m | 3:00AM0.01m | 2:54PM0.02m | 3:45AM0.01m | 3:40PM0.01m | 4:29AM0.01m | 4:26PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 163 | 173 | 99 | 75 | 104 | 46 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 33 | 64 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 35 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | N 3 | NE 3 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 422 | 354 | 5 | 2 | 107 | — | — | 16 | 20 | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 25 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 61 | 58 | 144 | 4 | 68 | 214 | 87 | 643 | 641 | 10 | 642 | 554 | 17 | 370 | 0 | 400 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
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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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