Surf Forecasts:
Blue Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,963 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Blue Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Blue Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Blue Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at what we’ve got for this 16-day window. The only break in the game is Blue Bay. It’s a reef setup, and the best swell comes from the SSE. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll want to pick your days.
The first good call lands Sunday morning, 26th July. You’re looking at a clean 7ft S swell, period at 11 seconds, with light offshore wind out of the W at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (938). Water temp is 65°, right on average for the season. That’s the pick of the early days.
We get a bit of a lull after that. Monday morning has small clean surf at 4ft, nothing to get stoked on. Then Tuesday and Wednesday are tiny or flat.
The next real highlight is Thursday morning, 30th July. A 7ft S swell rolls in, with a gentle WSW cross-off keeping it clean. Energy is moderate (822). The afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it gets bumpy. Friday the 31st holds 8ft again, but winds are howling at 15-18 mph, making it a mess. Early morning windows might be okay.
The standout day is Saturday morning, 8th August. Mark it. We’ve got a solid 10ft S swell, combined energy roaring at (2686), and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the NNW at 3 mph. For a reef, that is pristine. But 10ft is strictly for experts. Beginners, stay on the sand. Crowds can show up here sometimes, and on a day this good, there will be company.
A bit later, Monday morning, 10th August, gives you a 8ft SSE swell with clean 15 mph offshore wind. Energy is strong (871). Another good call for the experienced crew.
When the wind cranks onshore or the swell dies, you’re better off waiting for the next window.
That’s the read. 8th of August is your day.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 932 | 649 | 379 | 235 | 186 | 108 | 41 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 815 | 1555 | 1584 | 1250 | 1146 | 653 | 600 | 647 | 500 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.46m | 6:53AM0.97m | 6:53PM1.52m | 7:33AM1.02m | 7:32PM1.57m | 8:10AM1.07m | 8:08PM1.60m | 8:46AM1.11m | 8:43PM1.60m | 9:22AM1.16m | 9:17PM1.58m | 9:58AM1.20m | 9:52PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.32m | 12:14PM0.43m | 1:44AM0.26m | 12:57PM0.39m | 2:19AM0.21m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:52AM0.17m | 2:16PM0.34m | 3:24AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.34m | 3:55AM0.13m | 3:36PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 932 | 649 | 379 | 235 | 186 | 108 | 41 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 815 | 990 | 1584 | 976 | 3 | 653 | 600 | 647 | 500 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SE 6 | S 17 | S 15 | ENE 6 | E 12 | — | E 13 | — | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 17 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 7 | SE 13 | S 7 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 19 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 127 | — | 1555 | — | 1250 | 1146 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 95 | 229 | 296 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 180 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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