
Surf Forecasts:
Baylys Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 15,435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM. 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+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baylys Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3613 | 3010 | 2349 | 1795 | 1255 | 980 | 589 | 431 | 423 | 1020 | 1661 | 1344 | 898 | 1254 | 1796 | 7133 | 13367 | 15435 | 7782 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:53AM2.10m | 8:22PM2.27m | 8:38AM2.20m | 9:04PM2.38m | 9:18AM2.29m | 9:42PM2.48m | 9:56AM2.37m | 10:17PM2.56m | 10:32AM2.42m | 10:52PM2.61m | 11:08AM2.45m | 11:26PM2.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:55AM0.69m | 2:10PM0.55m | 2:40AM0.58m | 2:52PM0.44m | 3:20AM0.46m | 3:31PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.36m | 4:07PM0.26m | 4:33AM0.27m | 4:42PM0.21m | 5:08AM0.22m | 5:17PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 23 | SW 13 |
3613 | 3010 | 2349 | 1795 | 1255 | 980 | 589 | 431 | 423 | 1020 | 1661 | 1344 | 898 | 1254 | 902 | — | — | 21 | 7782 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 22 |
— | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | 41 | 49 | 211 | 328 | — | 154 | 424 | — | 209 | — | — | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 32 | 838 | 1796 | 7133 | 13367 | 15435 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 62 | 65 | 61 | 62 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 437 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 77 | 62 | 61 |
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Information about the Baylys Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Baylys Beach 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.
Baylys Beach is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










