Bay Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks. I won’t sugarcoat it – for this stretch, it’s gonna be a waiting game. We’ve got a long, quiet period ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wet a line.

The whole 16-day window is a tough one. From now through to Thursday the 22nd of August, there’s really not much to get excited about. You’re looking at a solid two-week gap where the surf is barely a whisper. Swells are tiny, mostly around 0.3ft to 3ft, and the wind is nearly always on it from the SW or SSW. That onshore breeze is going to keep things messy and blown out. The wave energy is mostly in the low to mid 100s to low 200s (combined energy of 141 to 384), which is weak to moderate at best, but none of it translates into anything rideable.

The one day that might just offer a flicker of hope is Friday morning, the 23rd of August at Bay Street. We’ve got a clean 1ft SSW groundswell sneaking in with a long period of 19 seconds. The wind will be light from the SW, basically 6 mph and onshore, but light enough it might just keep the surface a little cleaner than usual. It’s marginal, but if you’re keen on a longboard or a foiler, it’s the only time you’d want to be out.

Other than that, the rest is a write-off. There’s a brief spike on Tuesday the 18th of August with a 5ft W windswell, but it’s only 6 seconds of period and onshore wind – that’s just wind-chop, not surf. Not even worth a look.

Water temp is a standout though. For the first session on the 23rd, the water is sitting at 73°F, which is a massive 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – you’ll be peeling off the wetsuit in no time if you do get in.

So, the short version: Don’t hold your breath. There’s nothing good on offer for almost the full two weeks. This is one of those blank runs that happens here from time to time. Forecasts can change though, so keep an eye out, but for now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty

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