Nez Bayard Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.73° N 1.94° W

Nez Bayard Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nez Bayard sea temperature is
18.9°C
1.8° 

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


Nez Bayard surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,080 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nez Bayard this week:

The surf forecast for Nez Bayard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nez Bayard in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nez Bayard over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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8
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8
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W
10
2.1
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10
1.6
W
9
1
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9
0.7
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9
0.7
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9
0.4
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8
0.2
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8
1.6
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6
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7
1.3
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8
1.1
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8
0.7
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12
1.7
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8
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11
0.9
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0.7
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
252
858
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799
445
162
76
73
21
5
213
246
206
157
132
243
176
231
171
96
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
50
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30
W
35
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20
NW
10
WSW
20
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20
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25
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25
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35
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NW
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High Tide
10:44PM5.65m
11:05AM5.50m
11:17PM5.62m
11:37AM5.45m
11:52PM5.47m
12:13PM5.27m
00:31AM5.18m
12:55PM4.97m
1:18AM4.78m
1:45PM4.59m
2:18AM4.32m
2:55PM4.22m
3:47AM3.97m
Low Tide
5:04PM0.19m
5:24AM-0.04m
5:39PM0.21m
5:58AM0.09m
6:14PM0.35m
6:35AM0.34m
6:53PM0.60m
7:15AM0.71m
7:38PM0.95m
8:03AM1.15m
8:36PM1.33m
9:09AM1.58m
9:59PM1.63m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Nez Bayard Surf forecast

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