Blue Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.36° S 151.50° E

Blue Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Blue Bay sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.4° 

Blue Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Blue Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Blue Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Blue Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

First up, we’ve got a stretch of small, ordinary surf at Blue Bay (reef). The early days are pretty weak. Saturday the 29th morning is offering up a little 4ft SSE swell but the wind is cross/cross-on and the wave energy is moderate (340) – it’s a bit messy and the afternoon looks even worse. Not worth getting wet for.

Sunday the 30th morning is the first real glimmer. The swell has dropped to 3ft from the S but the wind goes *glass* – dead calm. The wave energy is still moderate (267) and the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and weak, but it’ll be clean as a whistle. That’s your best window in the first few days.

The next few days are a grind. Monday the 31st through to Saturday the 5th of September see small surf, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, with periods all over the shop. The wind is often cross or onshore, and the energy stays low to moderate (53 to 373). Tuesday the 1st of September morning has a tiny window with a 3ft S swell and 11-second period, but the wind is cross. It’s just not doing much.

Sunday the 6th of September morning sees a bump back to 4ft from the S with a 9-second period and a moderate energy (311), but the wind is cross. It’s a marginal session.

The real story is the second week. A solid pulse of south swell arrives Monday the 7th of September afternoon, but the wind is howling offshore at 25 mph. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S, with a 9-second period and strong energy (699). That offshore wind is clean, but it's strong offshore – hard to paddle into, and the short period means it’ll be a bit walled-up. This is a proper expert-only session.

Tuesday the 8th of September is similar: 6ft to 7ft from the S, periods 10-11 seconds, and strong offshore wind (22-25 mph). The energy is strong (725 to 1126). The afternoon Tuesday has a fresh offshore breeze and a 7ft S swell with 11 seconds – that’s a proper, powerful wave. But again, that wind is a battle.

The standout is Wednesday the 9th of September morning. The swell peaks at 8ft from the S, with a 12-second period and very strong wave energy (1912). The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, creating clean conditions. This is a big, powerful groundswell – perfect for a reef like Blue Bay. The sets will be long and clean, but at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The water is a bit cooler than average for this time of year, sitting at 64°, which is about normal for late August.

Thursday the 10th of September morning is another gem. A 7ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is *glass* again. The energy is very strong (1140). That’s the best combo of the whole forecast: a solid, clean groundswell with zero wind. It’ll be a bit bigger than the previous standout, but just as clean.

Friday the 11th of September morning is also a beauty: 4ft SSE swell, 12-second period, glassy conditions, and strong energy (705). It’s a smaller, cleaner version of Thursday.

After that, the swell drops away quickly. The weekend of the 12th and 13th of September is back to tiny, weak surf (1ft to 3ft) with cross or cross-on winds and low energy (111 to 264). Not worth it.

The one true standout in the whole 16 days is Thursday the 10th of September morning at Blue Bay: 7ft SSE groundswell, glassy conditions, and very strong energy. That’s the session to circle on the calendar. Wednesday the 9th morning is a close second for the sheer power, but the wind is a bit stronger.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.1
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9
0.5
S
15
0.9
S
10
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11
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11
0.9
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11
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10
0.6
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10
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10
0.5
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10
0.6
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12
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10
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S
10
0.8
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9
0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
314
154
125
157
198
180
107
143
224
233
182
96
72
50
48
104
70
68
106
50
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SE
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
E
5
WSW
5
NE
20
ENE
5
NNW
10
NNE
20
N
15
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
NNE
15
E
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
8:50PM1.54m
9:24AM1.38m
9:27PM1.47m
10:01AM1.42m
10:07PM1.38m
10:41AM1.45m
10:52PM1.27m
11:26AM1.45m
11:44PM1.14m
12:20PM1.44m
00:50AM1.03m
1:25PM1.43m
2:14AM0.96m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.26m
3:14AM0.10m
3:21PM0.25m
3:46AM0.12m
4:05PM0.26m
4:20AM0.17m
4:55PM0.29m
4:58AM0.24m
5:52PM0.33m
5:42AM0.32m
7:01PM0.37m
6:37AM0.40m
8:22PM0.37m
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6:09
6:09
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5:32
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:37
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Temp °C
15
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14
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Feels °C
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17
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17
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Information about the Blue Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Blue Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Blue Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Blue Bay 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 (Blue Bay) 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 Blue Bay 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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