Surf Forecasts:
Bayfield surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, W swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bayfield this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bayfield in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bayfield over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's be straight with you. For the next 16 days at Bayfield, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing. The forecast is a giant blank spot for decent waves. You're better off finding a different hobby for a couple of weeks.
The only time the ocean even tries to wake up is on Tuesday morning, July 21st. We'll see a 2ft swell from the W, but the wind is howling onshore from the SW at 18 mph. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (255). The period is a short 6 seconds, so expect a choppy, blown-out mess. For a beach/jetty spot, this is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The water temperature is a balmy 75°, which is way warmer than it should be for this time of year.
Beyond that, the rest of the outlook is flat. There are clean days with glassy offshore winds, like July 25th and 28th, but no swell to go with them. It's a dead period.
There is no standout session to recommend. The forecast might change, but right now, it's a total bust.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | NNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 59 | 331 | 255 | 136 | 4 | 111 | 52 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | W 7 | W 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | WSW 5 | NW 5 | N 5 | NNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 83 | 51 | 53 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 59 | 331 | 255 | 136 | 148 | 111 | 52 | 35 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1567 | 1228 | 1235 | 1235 | 806 | 553 | 744 | 744 | 756 | 770 | 820 | 828 | 2904 | 1963 | 780 | 765 | 758 | 114 | 744 | 746 | 744 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bayfield provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bayfield can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bayfield 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 (Bayfield) 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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