Surf Forecasts:
Bay Head surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Head over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the beach. Let's be real with you right off the bat – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and ordinary for Bay Head. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf ahead, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic. There's a solid gap from now until about the 14th of July where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. The waves are tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the energy is just not there. The combined swell energy is mostly in the weak range, often below 100 (57), so it's a real struggle.
For the first real chance at something, you're looking at Tuesday morning, July 14th. The swell picks up a little, coming from the ESE at 4ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the SW, which should clean things up nicely. The combined energy is a moderate 138, so there's a bit more push. It's still not a standout, but it's the best we've got in that first week. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The afternoon of the 15th of July has a brief moment with a clean offshore from the W and a tiny 2ft ESE swell, but it's really small. Then we get a glassy moment on the afternoon of the 16th of July, with a 3ft ENE swell, but the period is only 5 seconds, so it's just a bump.
The real highlight in this whole 16-day window, if you can call it that, is the morning of Sunday, July 19th. We've got a clean, moderate offshore wind from the WSW, and a 3ft SSE swell with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 81. It's not big, it's not powerful, but it's probably the cleanest and most rideable wave you'll find all outlook. The offshore wind is a major positive here, so the surface will be smooth. This is a beginner-friendly break anyway, so these tiny waves are perfect for a learner.
Overall, keep your expectations low. The surf is pretty much a write-off for most of the period. The Sunday the 19th morning is your best bet, but even then, it's a small one. The rest of the time, the swell is too weak and the wind is often cross or onshore. It's the kind of setup that looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days. Stay patient, and maybe check back for a new forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | E 7 | E 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 41 | 20 | 41 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 54 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 42 | 62 | 109 | 107 | 116 | 158 | 132 | 138 | 130 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:12PM0.09m | 5:35AM0.08m | 6:10PM0.10m | 6:43AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.10m | 7:53AM0.08m | 8:19PM0.11m | 8:59AM0.08m | 9:20PM0.11m | 9:59AM0.09m | 10:16PM0.12m | 10:54AM0.09m | 11:09PM0.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.01m | 00:06AM0.02m | 12:00PM0.01m | 1:13AM0.01m | 1:04PM0.01m | 2:15AM0.01m | 2:06PM0.00m | 3:14AM-0.00m | 3:06PM-0.00m | 4:10AM-0.01m | 4:05PM-0.00m | 5:05AM-0.01m | 5:03PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 20 | 41 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 132 | 138 | 130 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | — | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 6 | — | NE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 8 | — | 54 | — | 2 | 9 | 42 | 62 | 109 | 107 | 116 | 158 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 362 | 84 | 22 | 363 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 47 | 259 | 229 | 641 | 1007 | 66 | 641 | 641 | 0 | 0 | 406 | 107 |
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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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