Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet run ahead for Bay Street. Over the next 16 days, starting from now, there’s not a whole lot to get excited about. We’re looking at small, onshore wind-affected surf for most of the period, with only a couple of fleeting windows that might offer something decent.
Let’s start with the overall picture. The swell is tiny – mostly around 0.3m to 0.7m (that’s 1ft to 2ft) – and it’s coming from the SSW and SW, which is okay for this spot, but the wind is a killer. Nearly every session has onshore or cross-onshore wind, keeping the surface lumpy and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate at times, hitting values like 219 to 365, but it’s just not translating into rideable waves because of the poor conditions. The water temp? No anomaly mentioned, so it’s about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
Now, let’s walk through it day by day. Monday the 17th is a write-off – 0.7m (2ft) SSW swell at 14 seconds, but onshore wind from the SSW and SW makes it poor. Same story Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th: small swell, onshore or cross-on wind, borderline surf at best. Thursday the 20th through to Saturday the 22nd is all poor – winds just won’t give us a break. Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 25th is marginal at best, with a few morning glimpses of clean-ish conditions, but the swell is tiny and still onshore.
Now, here’s a real standout – Friday the 28th of August. The afternoon session is the only one in the whole forecast that scores a “good” conditions tag. We’ve got 0.6m (2ft) of SSW swell at 16 seconds, and for once, the wind is cross-offshore from the ESE at 15 km/h (9 mph). That’s clean – light. The wave energy is 226, so moderate, but the clean surface makes it the best bet on offer. Still, it’s small, so not a day to go charging.
Saturday the 29th morning is worth a mention too – 0.7m (2ft) SW swell at 16 seconds, with light cross-on wind at only 5 km/h (3 mph). Combined energy hits 365, which is the highest we see, but that cross-on wind keeps it marginal. Not a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s better than nothing.
After that, Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st slide back into poor or marginal territory, and Tuesday the 1st of September fizzles out with onshore wind again.
Bottom line: Bay Street is a beginner-friendly spot here, fairly consistent, but with so much onshore wind and tiny swell, it’s just not delivering. The only real window to paddle out is Friday the 28th afternoon or maybe Saturday the 29th morning, and even then, keep expectations low. It’s not going to be great, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
186 | 186 | 180 | 146 | 109 | 142 | 209 | 217 | 125 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 120 | 127 | 111 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.55m | 1:43AM1.05m | 1:53PM1.51m | 3:32AM0.88m | 2:47PM1.46m | 4:03PM1.44m | 8:55AM1.02m | 5:24PM1.47m | 8:49AM1.09m | 6:26PM1.55m | 9:00AM1.14m | 7:13PM1.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.45m | 6:59AM0.62m | 9:25PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.78m | 11:11PM0.41m | 00:34AM0.30m | 10:21AM1.02m | 1:26AM0.18m | 12:16PM0.99m | 2:04AM0.09m | 1:08PM0.91m | 2:35AM0.01m | |||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 |
186 | 186 | 60 | 50 | 35 | 47 | 209 | 217 | 125 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 42 | 42 | 120 | 58 | 57 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 14 |
31 | 32 | 180 | 146 | 70 | 142 | 25 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 5 | 127 | 111 | 103 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 5 | S 16 | SW 18 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 109 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 56 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 58 | 5 | 20 | 112 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
— | 27 | — | — | 64 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 100 | 0 | 24 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 100 | 0 | 23 | 48 | 12 | 23 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 48 | 100 | 0 |
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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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