Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay Street this week:
The surf forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay Street in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. For the next week and a half or so, we’re looking at a real dry spell for decent waves. From Wednesday the 22nd of July straight through until Saturday the 26th of July, it’s just poor surf. Small, weak, mostly onshore or cross-onshore junk. There are a few sessions around the 27th of July where the energy picks up a little – combined energy around 639 (moderate) – but it’s still only marginal at best with cross-onshore winds making it choppy.
The only real window where things might come together is around Saturday the 1st of August. We finally see a bump in size to about 4ft, coming out of the S at 13 seconds. The wind is forecast to be offshore, which would make all the difference. The combined energy is still moderate at 498, so it’s not a beast, but it’s the best we’ve got in this 16-day window. After that, it fades right back down. Basically, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Saturday morning, August 1st, at Bay Street. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and that S swell with offshore wind could clean it up. But don't get your hopes up too high – this region looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 22°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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 186 | 183 | 276 | 125 | 105 | 184 | 368 | 217 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 330 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 522 | 410 | 334 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:03PM1.54m | 8:03AM0.92m | 5:57PM1.58m | 8:59AM1.00m | 6:46PM1.64m | 9:30AM1.06m | 7:29PM1.70m | 9:53AM1.10m | 8:07PM1.77m | 10:14AM1.13m | 8:42PM1.83m | 10:35AM1.16m | 9:15PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM0.76m | 1:00AM0.26m | 10:51AM0.87m | 1:51AM0.12m | 12:09PM0.91m | 2:31AM0.02m | 1:07PM0.90m | 3:04AM-0.05m | 1:50PM0.85m | 3:34AM-0.11m | 2:27PM0.80m | 4:02AM-0.15m | 3:02PM0.74m | 4:30AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 186 | 183 | 276 | 110 | 102 | 146 | 41 | 108 | 29 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 330 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 522 | 410 | 334 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 32 | 22 | 180 | 125 | 73 | 184 | 163 | 31 | 368 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 67 | 12 | 32 | 22 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 50 | 39 | 130 | 110 | 105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 37 | 73 | 71 | 57 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 52 | 17 | 27 | 47 | 43 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 76 | — | — | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 100 | 40 | 7 | 48 | 100 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 48 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bay Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay Street 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 Street) 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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