Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next 16 days at Bay Street. I gotta be straight with you—this run is a slow one. There’s a big gap of quiet, small, and mostly messy surf straight through the first week, so don’t get your hopes up for anything fun until we hit the second weekend.
The water temperature is sitting at 75°—that’s far warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a pleasant dip if you do get out.
Monday, August 31st, through to Wednesday, September 9th—that’s a solid stretch of nothing worth writing home about. Most mornings show tiny swells around 1ft to 2ft, with cross-on or onshore wind, and the combined energy is weak, generally under 250 (weak). The surf is poor, with scores of zilch. There’s a tiny flicker Thursday, September 3rd, with a 1ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, but cross-shore wind and marginal conditions keep it from being worth the paddle. The energy stays low (225), so it’s a no-go.
Friday, September 4th, shows a touch more—3ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with cross-shore wind and building energy to 443 (moderate). Still, it’s marginal, and the wind is not clean. The pattern holds through the next few days: small, onshore, and poor.
Then, finally, Sunday, September 6th afternoon, we get a real glimmer. The swell jumps to 4ft from the S with a 15-second period, and the wind turns cross-off from the N at 9 mph. The combined energy hits 768 (strong), and the conditions are clean. That’s your standout window—very good surf. The swell direction is right off the optimum SSW for Bay Street, so it’s a solid pick. Monday, September 7th, holds similar: 5ft to 5ft S swell, cross-off wind, and energy over 700 (strong). Clean waves with a bit of size for the more experienced. Tuesday, September 8th morning, still has clean cross-off wind and 6ft S swell, though the period drops to 11 seconds, and the energy is still strong (768). The afternoon goes onshore again, so grab the morning.
After that, the swell dies fast. Wednesday, September 9th, drops to 5ft from the SSE with a short 7-second period, onshore wind, and marginal conditions. Then it’s back to tiny, poor surf for the rest of the run. By the 13th and 14th, energy is down to 91 (weak) and swells are just 1ft—pack it in.
The one standout is Sunday afternoon, September 6th, and Monday morning, September 7th—clean, solid S swell with good energy and offshore wind. That’s the best on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 127 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 79 | 95 | 67 | 173 | 84 | 273 | 319 | 364 | 343 | 326 | 310 | 310 | 341 | 416 | 606 | 711 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:46AM1.65m | 00:10AM1.28m | 12:20PM1.68m | 1:13AM1.07m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.30m | 5:50AM0.45m | 7:14PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.62m | 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 | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | 7 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
24 | 127 | 20 | 22 | 68 | 43 | 31 | 63 | 79 | 64 | 36 | 71 | 364 | 343 | 326 | 310 | 310 | 341 | 416 | 606 | 711 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
134 | 75 | 69 | 68 | 36 | 79 | 64 | 67 | 145 | 77 | 273 | 319 | 33 | 27 | 165 | 139 | 201 | 204 | 191 | 142 | 174 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 16 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 10 | SW 18 |
89 | 14 | 62 | 38 | 49 | 17 | 95 | 39 | 4 | 84 | 65 | 40 | 46 | 51 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | WNW 10 |
— | 14 | 34 | — | 27 | 39 | — | 21 | 173 | — | 62 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 48 | 9 | 24 | 40 | 0 | 133 | 48 | 0 | 10 | 133 | 10 | 10 | 100 | 0 | 24 | 48 | 0 | 174 | 0 | 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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