Bay Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° N 118.49° W

Bay Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Street sea temperature is
20.2° C
2.4° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

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


Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it. This outlook for Bay Street is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long stretch ahead, and honestly, the surf just isn’t cooperating for most of the next two weeks. It’s going to be a grind, so let’s walk through it day by day.

Right off the bat, from Saturday the 11th to Friday the 17th, it is just flat and messy. For over a week, we’re stuck with tiny swell and poor conditions. The water here is running at 68° – that’s a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a real standout. You could swim, but don’t bother paddling out.

Now, things get a little interesting on Saturday the 19th of July. We finally get a pulse of energy, with the combined swell energy hitting 398. That’s moderate wave energy, and we’re looking at a 2ft swell from the SW, pushing in with a 17-second period. That’s long period groundswell. It’s only rated as marginal, but it’s our first real glimmer of hope. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be pristine, but it’s surfable.

If you’re holding out for the best day of the month, that looks like Sunday the 26th of July. The swell builds to 3ft from the SW, with the combined energy jumping to 515 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The period holds at a solid 18 seconds. But here’s the kicker: the wind is light and onshore. That means it’ll be bumpy, but with that much juice in the water, a longboarder or a mid-length will still find some fun, walled-up rides. It’s still just a marginal call, but it’s the closest we get to a decent wave in the whole window.

To be real with you, unless you’re a beginner just wanting to mess around in tiny, clean slop, this isn’t your week. The setup is more suited for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of it. I’d keep an eye on that Sunday the 26th – it’s far out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s your best shot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:46AM1.03m
7:18PM2.05m
9:33AM1.12m
8:10PM2.16m
10:15AM1.19m
9:00PM2.21m
10:56AM1.25m
9:49PM2.19m
11:36AM1.31m
10:36PM2.08m
12:16PM1.36m
11:24PM1.91m
12:58PM1.41m
00:13AM1.67m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.74m
2:54AM-0.37m
1:43PM0.71m
3:39AM-0.48m
2:39PM0.66m
4:22AM-0.52m
3:32PM0.61m
5:04AM-0.48m
4:25PM0.57m
5:45AM-0.38m
5:20PM0.55m
6:24AM-0.23m
6:18PM0.56m
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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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