Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day window for Bay Head is looking pretty flat and grim. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the water is a warm 74°F, which is about 0.9°F above the norm for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. We’ve got a bit of a bump in the water with 5ft of SSE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW, which is a silver lining, but the surf is only marginal at best. The combined energy hits 264 (moderate), but it’s still just a messy, low-quality wave. Monday afternoon is the same story.
Tuesday the 4th through the rest of the first week is a write-off. Swell drops back under 3ft, and the wind shifts onshore or stays cross-off, but the energy is weak and the wave quality is poor.
By Friday the 7th of August, there’s a small window in the morning with 4ft of S swell, period only 6 seconds, and clean cross-off wind. The energy is 156 (moderate), but it’s still just “surfable but very ordinary.” Nothing to get excited about.
The following week is even worse. From the 9th of August onwards, the swell is tiny—under 3ft—and the energy is weak, with single-digit or low double-digit readings. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 9th afternoon with a light offshore wind and 3ft of S swell, but it’s barely worth a mention.
The standout here, if you can even call it that, is Monday morning the 3rd of August. That’s your best bet. The swell is 5ft from the SSE, and with the clean cross-off wind, it’ll be the cleanest surf of the whole period. The combined energy is moderate at 264, but don’t expect miracles. It’s a beach/jetty break, so crowd levels are “sometimes” an issue, but honestly, with this forecast, you’ll probably have it to yourself.
For a beginner, the 5ft swell is okay, but the short period makes it a bit tricky. It’s not big enough to be a problem.
That’s it. The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat gap. There’s a dry spell from Tuesday the 4th right through to the end of the period, with no real surf to speak of. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 20 | 25 | 58 | 264 | 256 | 179 | 70 | 116 | 54 | 61 | 81 | 47 | 64 | 127 | 94 | 97 | 86 | 130 | 27 | 35 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:31PM0.09m | 1:40AM0.09m | 2:13PM0.09m | 2:26AM0.09m | 2:59PM0.09m | 3:18AM0.08m | 3:50PM0.09m | 4:15AM0.08m | 4:46PM0.10m | 5:18AM0.08m | 5:48PM0.10m | 6:28AM0.08m | 6:57PM0.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.01m | 8:06AM0.00m | 8:31PM0.01m | 8:41AM0.00m | 9:21PM0.02m | 9:25AM0.01m | 10:28PM0.02m | 10:22AM0.01m | 11:45PM0.02m | 11:35AM0.01m | 00:57AM0.01m | 12:48PM0.01m | 2:01AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 26 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | — | E 11 | SSE 6 | E 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 14 | — | 264 | — | 179 | 70 | 116 | 54 | 61 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 55 | 2 | 64 | 27 | 20 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 20 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 8 | NNE 2 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 25 | 58 | — | 256 | 1 | 11 | 82 | — | — | 81 | 47 | 64 | 127 | 94 | 97 | 86 | 130 | — | 35 | 112 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1007 | 1474 | 1056 | 39 | 17 | 58 | 87 | 206 | 216 | 873 | 463 | 239 | 463 | 239 | 43 | 0 | 239 | 0 | 4 | 169 | 42 |
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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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