Bay Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.07° N 74.04° W

Bay Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Head sea temperature is
16.2°C
1.6° 

Bay Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bay Head surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SE swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SE 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 (Nov 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 2nd Nov)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
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Rating
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0
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0
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
5
1.6
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
42
27
45
39
38
37
19
19
11
9
17
23
20
19
28
115
33
154
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
NW
20
N
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:10PM0.09m
11:25AM0.11m
11:57PM0.09m
12:11PM0.11m
00:49AM0.09m
1:03PM0.11m
1:48AM0.09m
2:03PM0.10m
2:52AM0.08m
3:07PM0.10m
3:57AM0.08m
4:12PM0.09m
5:00AM0.08m
Low Tide
5:26AM-0.01m
6:15PM-0.01m
6:12AM-0.01m
7:04PM-0.01m
7:00AM-0.00m
7:55PM-0.00m
7:50AM0.00m
8:50PM0.00m
8:47AM0.01m
9:53PM0.01m
9:55AM0.01m
11:03PM0.01m
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Temp °C
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12
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22
18
12
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Feels °C
15
6
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19
13
9
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14
14
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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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