Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me lay it out for you. The outlook for the region is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, there is really no good surf on offer. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with nothing rideable, and I mean nothing. The first few days are totally flat, and that pattern just keeps going.
Looking at the whole period, the first real possibility of anything even marginal shows up on the morning of Friday, August 14th, but even then it’s a tough call. The swell is tiny at 1 ft from the SSW, and the period is long at 18 seconds, which is a groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 240, but the wind is light and onshore, so it’s not going to be pretty. It’s listed as marginal at best, and that’s being generous.
The only break in the mix is Bay Street. It’s fairly consistent, but with this forecast, that doesn’t mean much. The water temperature is a whopping 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, about 8°F above average. Weird, right? But the water being warm doesn’t help when the waves are a no-show.
From Saturday, August 15th, into the following week, the swell picks up a bit, but it’s still small. On the morning of Saturday, August 15th, we see 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds and a combined energy of 371 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light offshore from the SW at 3 mph, which is a positive. Clean conditions. But even then, the surf is only rated as marginal, and the swell is too small for any real push. The period is long, so it’s a groundswell, but at that size, it’s barely a ripple.
The morning of Monday, August 17th, brings 2 ft from the SSW, period of 15 seconds, and combined energy of 213 (moderate). Offshore wind again from the SSW at 3 mph, so it’s glassy. But again, the size is just not there. It’s marginal.
So, bottom line: there is no standout surf in this 16-day window. It’s a quiet, flat spell. For an area like this, these blank runs happen. It tends not to stay poor for long, but right now, we’re in a dry spell. If you’re a beginner, this is a no-go. If you’re an expert, there’s nothing to get excited about either. The small swell and long period mean the energy is spread out, and at beach breaks, it’s just going to be a bit of a bump. Not worth the paddle.
Keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t hold your breath. Later.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 60 | 56 | 102 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 61 | 81 | 146 | 143 | 174 | 172 | 147 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:43PM1.41m | 00:12AM1.39m | 1:16PM1.48m | 1:06AM1.17m | 1:56PM1.54m | 2:25AM0.96m | 2:48PM1.60m | 4:42AM0.84m | 3:53PM1.68m | 7:02AM0.90m | 5:05PM1.77m | 8:05AM1.01m | 6:13PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.58m | 6:39AM0.25m | 7:29PM0.55m | 7:07AM0.41m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:39AM0.58m | 10:31PM0.37m | 8:23AM0.73m | 00:00AM0.18m | 9:49AM0.84m | 1:06AM-0.02m | 11:31AM0.87m | 1:57AM-0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 16 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 42 | 20 | 13 | 37 | 16 | 12 | 70 | 17 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 146 | 65 | 174 | 172 | 147 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 56 | 102 | 71 | 12 | 69 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 83 | 143 | 36 | 50 | 36 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | W 4 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 30 | 49 | 28 | 42 | 9 | 41 | 60 | — | 2 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 37 | 39 | 81 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 14 | 23 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 100 | 0 | 23 | 189 | 0 | 23 | 189 | 0 | 23 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 100 | 12 | 12 | 186 | 0 |
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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).
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