Bay Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° N 118.49° W

Bay Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Street sea temperature is
21.0° C
3.1° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. The first week or so is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions starting Tuesday afternoon and running right through the end of July. The water is surprisingly warm though, at 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system.

For the first several days, from Tuesday the 14th right through to Sunday the 20th, the surf is tiny and messy. We’re talking about a weak 1ft to 2ft swell with combined energy numbers that are moderate at best, like 131 to 394. The wind is on it or cross-onshore, making for a real chop fest. There’s nothing to get excited about here. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Monday the 21st, but even then it’s still just a marginal 3ft swell with a fair bit of cross-on wind. Honestly, it’s a write-off for a solid ten days.

Now, the real story starts to build towards the end of the month. The best bet on offer is looking like Friday the 24th of July and Saturday the 25th. We finally get some proper energy. The swell jumps to 3ft on Friday morning, building to 4ft by the afternoon, and peaking at 5ft on Saturday morning. The combined energy for that Saturday morning session is a solid 1424, which is strong, groundswell energy. The swell direction is straight S, which is a bit off the optimum WSW for Bay Street, but the wind is light and out of the SW, keeping it glassy and clean. This is a standout window. The wave comment is still ‘marginal’, but for this area, that’s the best we’re going to get. The 5ft swell is a little too big for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s worth a paddle.

The swell then drops off quickly into Sunday the 26th, fading back to 2ft. The period is long, around 19 seconds, which is high quality groundswell, but the size just isn’t there to make it a great session. The following week, from the 27th to the 29th, looks like it slips back into a pattern of small, onshore, mediocre surf with poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are mostly a bust. Your only real window of opportunity is that Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Keep an eye on it, because long-range forecasts can change, but that’s your best shot right now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
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16
0.4
SW
19
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19
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14
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15
0.6
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18
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18
0.4
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16
0.6
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17
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17
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SW
16
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SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
109
108
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74
76
192
201
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232
238
211
160
201
264
366
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
5
SE
10
S
15
SW
5
SE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
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S
15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:49PM2.19m
11:36AM1.31m
10:36PM2.08m
12:16PM1.36m
11:24PM1.91m
12:58PM1.41m
00:13AM1.67m
1:40PM1.45m
1:05AM1.40m
2:26PM1.48m
2:09AM1.14m
3:14PM1.50m
3:42AM0.93m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.61m
5:04AM-0.48m
4:25PM0.57m
5:45AM-0.38m
5:20PM0.55m
6:24AM-0.23m
6:18PM0.56m
7:01AM-0.03m
7:23PM0.58m
7:38AM0.19m
8:41PM0.57m
8:14AM0.40m
10:14PM0.52m
8:52AM0.60m
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
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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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