Bay Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° N 118.49° W

Bay Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Street sea temperature is
22.3° C
3.7° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 10th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a flat spell. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, poor-quality surf, so don’t get your hopes up for any big sessions.

The water is running at a very warm 72°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.

For the first week, from Monday the 10th right through to the end of the week, it’s a struggle. The swell is tiny, never getting above 3ft, mostly from the SSW and SW. The wind is a constant problem, blowing onshore or cross-onshore for almost every session. The few waves we do get are wind-affected and messy. The combined wave energy is weak, only reaching a moderate 144–376, which just isn't enough to build any decent shape. You’d be fighting light cross-onshore bumps all day. Honestly, it’s a write-off for paddle surfing.

Moving into the second week, from Monday the 17th onwards, it’s more of the same. The swell drops right down, sitting between 1.0ft and 2ft. The wind keeps coming from the SSW or SW, keeping that onshore chop going. The energy is weak, with values like 106 to 252. That Saturday morning on the 22nd sees the smallest swell of the forecast, with just 1.0ft and a 106 energy reading. It’s not looking good.

There is a brief moment on Saturday the 15th where the morning shows a little more energy (332) and a 2ft swell, but with that cross-on wind, it’s still described as marginal. That’s about as close as we get to a highlight, and it’s not saying much.

The only break on the radar is Bay Street, which is a fairly consistent beginner spot. It’s an exposed beach break that needs a solid WSW swell to work, but we’re getting everything from the SSW and SW, which is not the optimum direction. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, but frankly, with this lack of surf, you won’t have to worry about that.

The whole 16-day window is a big gap with no real quality surf on offer. It’s a dry spell. For such a flat run, it’s normal for this area to have a blank run like this. If you’re desperate, you might find a tiny knee-high wave on the 15th, but the wind will ruin it. For the rest of us, it’s time to clean the wax off the board and wait for the next proper swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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20
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SW
19
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18
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18
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18
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0.9
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16
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Energy kJ
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118
96
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154
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127
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124
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188
139
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234
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436
349
309
214
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
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High Tide
9:17AM1.22m
8:06PM2.11m
9:50AM1.32m
8:55PM2.14m
10:23AM1.41m
9:40PM2.09m
10:55AM1.48m
10:25PM1.96m
11:28AM1.54m
11:08PM1.76m
12:02PM1.57m
11:53PM1.53m
12:36PM1.58m
00:42AM1.28m
Low Tide
1:49PM0.69m
3:22AM-0.38m
2:41PM0.57m
3:59AM-0.37m
3:30PM0.46m
4:35AM-0.30m
4:18PM0.40m
5:08AM-0.16m
5:07PM0.37m
5:40AM0.01m
5:57PM0.37m
6:09AM0.21m
6:53PM0.41m
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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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