Bay Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° N 118.49° W

Bay Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Street sea temperature is
23.6°C
4.9° 

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


Bay Street surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,057 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surf is locked in for a few spots, but mostly it's a waiting game at Bay Street. Let's break it down.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag for Bay Street. The water is a toasty 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—feels like a tropical swim. But the surf? It's a slow start. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, messy swell and onshore winds making for poor conditions. We're talking a dry spell from Wednesday the 2nd right through Friday the 4th.

Things start to look a little more interesting on Saturday the 5th. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, and while the wind is a light cross-onshore, the combined energy is building—up to 606 (moderate). It's still marginal, but there's a pulse. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 3ft from the SSE and a period of 14 seconds, but the light rain and cross-shore wind keep it from being clean.

Then, Sunday the 6th is where it gets good. The morning has a 3ft SSW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy—WNW at 5 km/h—making for a clean, smooth surface. That's a standout window. The afternoon gets even better: 4ft from the south at 14 seconds, still glassy, with the combined energy at 707 (moderate). This is the best on offer. The long period (over 15 seconds) means the swell will have plenty of energy, but it might break a bit straight at the beach, so look for a sandbar or a rip bowl to get the best out of it.

Monday the 7th sees a drop in quality. The morning has 5ft from the south at 14 seconds, but the wind goes cross-onshore, and the energy is strong at 1056 (strong). That's getting big for beginners—over 5ft—and the onshore wind will chop it up. The afternoon is onshore and messy. The rest of the week into the second week stays marginal, with small, onshore slop. The swell dips back to 1.0ft to 2ft from the SW, with periods staying around 14 to 16 seconds, but the wind is generally onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy drops to 99 (weak) by the 15th. It's a long, quiet stretch.

So, the standout is Sunday the 6th. The glassy morning and afternoon sessions with that long-period southerly swell are your best bet. The spot is Bay Street, and it's a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break, but it can get crowded at times, so get in early. After that, it's a waiting game for the next pulse.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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16
0.6
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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694
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1048
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
1:03PM1.69m
2:59AM0.91m
2:02PM1.67m
6:07AM0.92m
3:25PM1.67m
7:20AM1.05m
4:55PM1.72m
7:51AM1.16m
6:10PM1.82m
8:19AM1.28m
7:10PM1.91m
8:47AM1.39m
8:01PM1.96m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.30m
6:44AM0.77m
10:18PM0.23m
7:34AM0.91m
11:47PM0.10m
10:13AM0.98m
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
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Temp °C
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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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