Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th 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. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this stretch ain’t exactly firing. Bay Street is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a bit of a flat spell for the next few weeks, with a real gap in decent surf. The first few days, from Wednesday the 19th of August through to the end of the month, are mostly a write-off, with only a couple of mornings that are even worth a second look.
Let’s start with the overall pattern: we’ve got a long run of poor conditions, with onshore wind and small, weak swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there. The best chance of a wave comes late in the month, but it’s still marginal.
The first real flicker of hope is on the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. We’ve got a 1ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds—that’s classic groundswell, but it’s tiny. The wind is light and onshore from the SW at 3 mph, so almost glassy. The combined energy is moderate (201). It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, but remember it’s exposed to that WSW direction, and the swell is barely a ripple. Still, for a clean little knee-high wave, it might be the pick of the whole period. Crowds are possible here sometimes.
Then Monday the 24th of August morning offers a similar story: 1ft from the SW, 18-second period, light onshore breeze. The energy jumps to strong (306), but the size is still tiny. It’s a marginal call.
The next real standout—and honestly, the only one that might get your heart rate up—is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The wind is light onshore from the SW at 6 mph, so it’s not clean, but the energy is strong (393). This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the outlook, and it’s a groundswell. For a beginner spot, that’s a fun little wave. But the wind is onshore, so it won’t be glassy. If you’re after a paddle, this is your best bet.
After that, Sunday the 30th of August morning has a similar 3ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period and near-calm wind (SSW at 3 mph), giving a light offshore feel. Energy is still strong (328). That’s a nice little window, but still small.
Then we hit a drop-off. Monday the 31st of August morning sees a 4ft swell from the W, but with a short period of just 7 seconds—that’s windswell, all chop and no shape. The energy is moderate (268). It’s likely too messy for a proper surf.
From Tuesday the 1st of September onward, it’s back to tiny, weak swell and onshore wind. Real quiet.
So, the call: your best bet is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August, with that 3ft SSW groundswell and strong energy. After that, the 30th is also worth a look. For the rest, it’s a long wait. If you’re a beginner, these are all your size, but the wind is rarely your friend. If it stays this flat and windy, honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle.
Stay patient, mate. The forecast can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
209 | 217 | 125 | 118 | 118 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 120 | 127 | 111 | 112 | 111 | 101 | 173 | 132 | 91 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:47PM1.46m | 4:03PM1.44m | 8:55AM1.02m | 5:24PM1.47m | 8:49AM1.09m | 6:26PM1.55m | 9:00AM1.14m | 7:13PM1.65m | 9:14AM1.19m | 7:51PM1.74m | 9:30AM1.24m | 8:26PM1.80m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.41m | 00:34AM0.30m | 10:21AM1.02m | 1:26AM0.18m | 12:16PM0.99m | 2:04AM0.09m | 1:08PM0.91m | 2:35AM0.01m | 1:46PM0.81m | 3:01AM-0.04m | 2:19PM0.71m | 3:27AM-0.07m | |||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
33 | 217 | 32 | 118 | 118 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 10 | 30 | 120 | 15 | 57 | 19 | 21 | 101 | 173 | 132 | 91 | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 14 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
209 | 4 | 125 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 5 | 42 | 42 | 14 | 58 | 111 | 103 | 106 | 29 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 10 | S 11 | W 17 | W 16 |
16 | — | 13 | 56 | 14 | 11 | 50 | 21 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 58 | 127 | 20 | 112 | 111 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
— | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 13 | 34 | 40 | 35 | 66 | 39 | 49 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 100 | 0 | 12 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 40 | 0 | 48 | 100 | 0 | 23 | 100 | 0 | 48 | 100 | 0 | 48 | 96 | 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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