
Surf Forecasts:
Bay Street surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking.
First thing you need to know: the water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 72°F with a massive anomaly of 7°F – that’s very unusual. Unfortunately, the surf itself is a long, drawn-out struggle. We’re looking at a 16-day window, but the first two weeks are basically a write-off for proper waves. The energy is there, but the wind and conditions are just cruel.
We start with a bit of a tease on Tuesday, July 21st. Bay Street has a 3ft swell from the SSW, but it’s onshore wind and the wave comment is marginal. The combined energy is moderate at 505, but with a long period of 16 seconds, the shape should be there. The problem is the wind. That morning is a light onshore breeze, which is better than strong, but it’s still not clean. The afternoon turns into poor surf. Wednesday through the following Monday is a painful run of poor surf conditions, with tiny, messy waves and onshore or cross-onshore wind. The swell fades to 1.0ft to 3ft, and the energy drops, but the wind keeps ruining any chance of a decent ride. Thursday, July 24th, has a glimmer of hope with a 2ft swell and a very long period of 24 seconds – that’s a groundswell – but the cross-onshore breeze and marginal rating make it a tough paddle for little reward.
The best we can say is that Saturday, July 26th, and Monday, July 28th, show a slight uptick in swell height to 3ft, with the energy climbing into the 500s and 600s. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, but it’s light. That’s the only stand-out window: the Tuesday morning, July 28th, offers a 3ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and moderate energy (622), but it’s a cross-onshore breeze. Not perfect, but by far the best of a bad bunch. It’s still only marginal, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.
The period from July 30th to August 5th is a sad story. The swell stays small, mostly 1ft to 4ft, with the wind staying onshore or cross-shore. The energy drops to weak levels, below 200, and the period shortens. The wave heights do reach 4ft on August 1st, but the onshore wind and poor rating mean it’s just a messy, choppy lineup. For beginners, anything over 5ft is too big, so that 4ft is manageable, but the wind kills it. For experts, it’s a frustrating paddle-out.
Honestly, this is a tough stretch. The only real candidate for a surf is Bay Street, and it’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, but the crowds are sometimes an issue. The wind is the enemy here. If you’re a kite surfer, the constant onshore wind and moderate energy might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a blank run. The forecast can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about until that light cross-onshore window around July 28th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
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481 | 199 | 291 | 239 | 183 | 189 | 110 | 105 | 178 | 368 | 217 | 368 | 404 | 355 | 552 | 384 | 388 | 455 | 460 | 610 | 364 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:07PM1.51m | 6:02AM0.86m | 5:03PM1.54m | 8:03AM0.92m | 5:57PM1.58m | 8:59AM1.00m | 6:46PM1.64m | 9:30AM1.06m | 7:29PM1.70m | 9:53AM1.10m | 8:07PM1.77m | 10:14AM1.13m | 8:42PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52AM0.60m | 11:48PM0.40m | 9:39AM0.76m | 1:00AM0.26m | 10:51AM0.87m | 1:51AM0.12m | 12:09PM0.91m | 2:31AM0.02m | 1:07PM0.90m | 3:04AM-0.05m | 1:50PM0.85m | 3:34AM-0.11m | 2:27PM0.80m | 4:02AM-0.15m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
481 | 199 | 291 | 239 | 183 | 189 | 89 | 102 | 120 | 168 | 153 | 368 | 404 | 111 | 552 | 384 | 388 | 455 | 460 | 610 | 364 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 |
20 | 123 | 48 | 26 | 22 | 180 | 108 | 73 | 178 | 41 | 29 | 27 | 117 | 355 | 164 | 109 | 18 | 81 | 28 | 22 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 | W 6 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 |
4 | 16 | 12 | 50 | 39 | 130 | 110 | 105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 66 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 66 | 18 | 60 | 46 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 10 | 15 | 69 | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 133 | 7 | 48 | 48 | 5 | 48 | 58 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 40 | 0 | 24 | 48 | 0 | 23 | 70 | 10 |
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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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