Bay Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.00° N 118.49° W

Bay Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bay Street sea temperature is
21.6° C
3.5° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with 467 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 0.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 21s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window, but I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a tough stretch for Bay Street. The first week is a write-off, with a mix of onshore winds and weak, messy junk. You’ll be sitting on the beach for a solid 5 days before we even find a sniff of something rideable. The water is sitting at 71°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for the time of year – that’s a proper anomaly, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real chance comes on Monday, July 20th, with a tiny 2ft SW swell creeping in, but the wind is cross-onshore and the wave comment is just “marginal.” It’s not worth rushing. The energy is weak (287) and the period is a middling 15 seconds, so it’s a long period swell that can be tricky at a beach setup. Honestly, it’s more of a “check the tide” situation than a proper session.

The story really starts to shift on Friday, July 24th. The morning shows a 2ft SSW swell with a period of 24 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and the energy reading jumps to 555 (moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s clean enough. This is the first standout of the run. The wave comment is still “marginal,” but the swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum WSW. If you’re a beginner, 2ft is about right, and the long period means the sets will be fat and spaced out, making it easier to paddle. Expect crowds sometimes.

The next highlight rolls in on Saturday, July 25th. The morning delivers a 2ft SW swell with a 21-second period and a jump in energy to 721 (moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore again. The size is still small, but that long period gives it a lot of push for a beach break. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. Again, the wind is the main letdown – if it swung offshore, this would be a ripper.

Moving into the last week, the swell starts to build a touch. Monday, July 27th, shows 3ft SW at 18 seconds, with a solid energy reading of 612. The wind is onshore, unfortunately, which kills the quality. The wave comment stays “marginal.” This pattern holds through to Tuesday, July 28th, with 3ft SSW swell and onshore wind. The energy is 646, so there’s push, but the wind is trash.

The last possible standout is on Friday, July 31st. The morning shows a 4ft S swell with a 15-second period and energy of 567. The wind is light onshore, but the comment is “marginal.” The size is getting up there for a beginner, but it’s still small enough for a confident learner. For a better surfer, the short period (15 seconds) and onshore wind will make it a bit of a chop-fest. The following Saturday, August 1st, is similar with 4ft S swell, but the wind and period are the same story.

To be honest, the best on offer is Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th, for the most consistent, clean-ish conditions. The long period groundswell will give you smooth, gliding waves, but it’s all small. If you’re an expert, you’re better off waiting for a bigger swell window. This is a beginner’s stretch, and even then, you’re fighting the wind. If the wind was offshore, any of these days would be a gem. As it is, you’re looking at a “maybe” for a quick paddle, not a barrel session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
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15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SW
26
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
201
66
235
235
211
193
255
198
397
353
291
186
183
178
123
105
102
368
217
368
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
S
15
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
S
20
SW
10
E
10
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SW
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Wind State
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glassy
High Tide
1:40PM1.45m
1:05AM1.40m
2:26PM1.48m
2:09AM1.14m
3:14PM1.50m
3:42AM0.93m
4:07PM1.51m
6:02AM0.86m
5:03PM1.54m
8:03AM0.92m
5:57PM1.58m
8:59AM1.00m
6:46PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:23PM0.58m
7:38AM0.19m
8:41PM0.57m
8:14AM0.40m
10:14PM0.52m
8:52AM0.60m
11:48PM0.40m
9:39AM0.76m
1:00AM0.26m
10:51AM0.87m
1:51AM0.12m
12:09PM0.91m
2:31AM0.02m
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8:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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32
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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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