Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. The forecast for Bay Street is a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a wait for anything decent, and overall, it’s a lean period, but there are a couple of moments that might just make it worth paddling out.
The first solid chance doesn’t roll in until the morning of Thursday, July 30th. That morning, the water’s a touch warmer than average for this time of year. We’re looking at a small 3ft swell from the SSW, with a northeast wind – that’s light offshore, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (333). It’s not going to be big, but clean conditions on a small swell can be a lot of fun. The only downside is that this spot is a beginner-friendly break, so you’ll likely have company – it’s a spot that gets crowded sometimes.
After that, things get a bit messy. From Friday, July 31st, through to the end of the first week of August, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the waves choppy and uninviting. The swell stays small, under 3ft, and the energy is weak to moderate. Not really worth the effort.
The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, looks to be the morning of Saturday, August 1st. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a short-period swell, so it won’t have much punch. The wind is light cross-onshore, which will put some texture on the face. The combined energy is moderate (589). It’s still marginal at best, but it’s the biggest swell of the run.
After that, the surf really fades out. From Sunday, August 2nd, through to the end of the forecast on August 7th, the swell drops to 1ft to 3ft with weak energy (often under 200). The wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are consistently poor. There’s a good 5-6 day gap here with nothing worth chasing.
In short, if you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for the morning of Thursday, July 30th, for some clean little waves. The morning of Saturday, August 1st, offers the biggest swell, but it won’t be pretty. The rest of the window is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath – it’s a quiet time for the area.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 105 | 184 | 368 | 217 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 413 | 455 | 553 | 610 | 498 | 528 | 608 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 280 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:58AM1.20m | 9:47PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:36PM0.69m | 4:56AM-0.14m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 69 | 102 | 146 | 43 | 31 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 413 | 455 | 553 | 610 | 498 | 528 | 608 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 107 | 73 | 184 | 161 | 108 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 41 | 42 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 22 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SW 8 | S 17 | SSW 18 | SW 9 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 77 | 105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 37 | 28 | 17 | 46 | 26 | 22 | 45 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 104 | 3 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 100 | 52 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 24 | 100 | 0 | 24 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 100 | 12 |
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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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