
Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the local stretch.
We've got one spot on the menu for this 16-day run, and to be honest, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The whole period starts off with a tiny window of something decent, but then it's a long, quiet stretch with only marginal or poor conditions for days on end. There's a gap of about a week and a half where the surf just isn't worth the paddle, before we see a faint flicker of life right at the very end.
The only game in town is Bay Street. It's a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break that's exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Now, the standout moment here is Sunday afternoon, September 6th. We're looking at a 4 ft swell rolling in from the south with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 524, but the real kicker is the wind. It's glassy. Dead flat, 3 mph from the south. That is a major positive, meaning the surface will be clean as a whistle. It's not a huge swell, but for a beginner spot, it's about as good as it gets. The swell direction (S) isn't exactly the optimum (WSW), but the glassy conditions will make up for it. You might have to share the water with a few others as crowds are "sometimes" a thing here.
The Sunday morning before that is less exciting with a cross-shore breeze and a smaller 3 ft swell (425 energy), making it marginal. Then Monday morning, September 7th sees a clean 3 ft south swell (513 energy) with a light 3 mph offshore wind from the SW, which is actually the ideal direction. The period drops a touch to 12 seconds, but it's still a decent window. That Monday afternoon, however, the wind swings onshore and howls up to 12 mph, trashing the surf completely.
From Tuesday, September 8th, things go downhill fast. The swell stays small, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy drops to low three-digit or even two-digit figures. The wave comments are all "poor surf conditions" or "marginal." There's a brief moment on Wednesday morning, September 9th with a glassy 1 ft swell (191 energy), but it's a tiny 19-second period groundswell that's just too weak to do much on a beach break.
This poor run of small, onshore slop continues all the way through to Saturday, September 19th. Finally, on that Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, September 20th, the swell bumps up slightly to 2 ft from the SW (359 and 313 energy respectively). The wind is light and cross-on or onshore, so it's still not great, but the comments shift to "marginal" rather than "poor". It's the best of a bad lot in the second week, but far from a recommendation. The period is around 17-18 seconds, so it's a long-period groundswell that might offer a few clean lines if the wind behaves, but don't get your hopes up.
Monday, September 21st sees a bit more size, with 3 ft from the SW (375 energy) and a 17-second period. Again, marginal, but it's the closest thing to a pulse in the second half. The wind is onshore, so it won't be clean.
So, the only true standout is that Sunday afternoon, September 6th, with glassy conditions. After that, it's a long wait. For beginners, the small stuff might be manageable, but for anyone looking for a proper session, it's a tough outlook. It's the kind of stretch where forecasts can change, so don't lose all hope, but as it stands, you're looking at a lot of flat, windy days.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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280 | 256 | 501 | 324 | 232 | 324 | 167 | 158 | 298 | 82 | 93 | 135 | 232 | 288 | 306 | 251 | 245 | 176 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:51AM1.16m | 6:10PM1.82m | 8:19AM1.28m | 7:10PM1.91m | 8:47AM1.39m | 8:01PM1.96m | 9:15AM1.50m | 8:47PM1.94m | 9:43AM1.60m | 9:31PM1.86m | 10:11AM1.68m | 10:13PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:50AM-0.05m | 11:57AM0.89m | 1:38AM-0.15m | 1:03PM0.73m | 2:18AM-0.21m | 1:55PM0.56m | 2:54AM-0.20m | 2:42PM0.40m | 3:27AM-0.14m | 3:26PM0.28m | 3:57AM-0.03m | 4:09PM0.20m | 4:25AM0.12m | ||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 |
222 | 256 | 501 | 324 | 232 | 324 | 167 | 117 | 298 | 82 | 86 | 48 | 34 | 36 | 306 | 126 | 245 | 176 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 13 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 |
280 | 166 | 5 | 249 | 215 | 35 | 110 | 158 | 50 | 17 | 12 | 135 | 232 | 288 | 15 | 251 | 29 | 19 | 171 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 11 | — | SW 19 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | W 5 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 |
18 | 3 | 18 | — | 58 | 3 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 66 | 93 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 57 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | W 10 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — |
3 | — | — | 17 | 8 | 9 | 8 | — | 13 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 100 | 0 | 38 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 10 | 23 | 100 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 0 |
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Information about the Bay Street Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bay Street 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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