Surf Forecasts:
Baylys Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baylys Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Baylys Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Baylys Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baylys Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4802 | 3644 | 2643 | 2424 | 1580 | 961 | 680 | 613 | 948 | 2096 | 4327 | 5473 | 6192 | 9428 | 8994 | 7879 | 7732 | 8348 | 7975 | 6441 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:29PM2.61m | 11:50AM2.55m | 00:05AM2.46m | 12:28PM2.41m | 00:43AM2.28m | 1:09PM2.25m | 1:26AM2.10m | 1:58PM2.09m | 2:20AM1.94m | 3:02PM1.96m | 3:32AM1.83m | 4:22PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46AM0.13m | 6:04PM0.28m | 6:22AM0.29m | 6:43PM0.45m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:26PM0.64m | 7:44AM0.65m | 8:16PM0.81m | 8:39AM0.80m | 9:23PM0.93m | 9:52AM0.89m | 10:46PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 4802 | 3644 | 2643 | 2424 | 1580 | 961 | 680 | 613 | 948 | 2096 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 32 | 31 | 66 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 459 | 4327 | 5473 | 6192 | 9428 | 8994 | 7879 | 7732 | 8348 | 7975 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 456 | 0 | 437 | 225 | 62 | 281 | 243 | 357 | 370 | 456 | 456 | 370 | 357 | 110 |
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The above surf forecast table for Baylys Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baylys Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baylys Beach 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 (Baylys Beach) 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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