Surf Forecasts:
Oyster Bay surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Oyster Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Oyster Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Oyster Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Oyster Bay over the next couple of weeks.
It’s gonna be a mixed bag, no doubt. We’ve got a serious lull right now, with the first real chance of a wave coming in on Wednesday, 22nd July. The early part of the week is a write-off, with messy, cross-onshore winds and just poor conditions. Don’t even bother paddling out until we get through that. The wait is about four days.
The first stand-out, and honestly the best bet in the whole window, is Friday, 24th July. The morning session is looking unreal. We’re seeing a solid 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is absolutely glassy. The combined energy is pumping hard at 7538, but the catch is, this swell is predicted to be too big for Oyster Bay. This is one for the experts only, and even then, you’ll be picking your moments. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.
The next real highlight is Saturday, 25th July. The early morning is glassy again, with a cleaner 8ft SW swell (13-second period) and 2148 energy. The tide and wind are lining up perfectly for some excellent, clean waves for those with the skills. The offshore wind on Sunday, 26th July, will keep things tidy with a 6ft SW swell, offering clean, groomed lines all morning.
After that, the wind gets nasty again from the 27th through the 31st, with a bunch of poor surf and strong onshore winds. Another promising window appears on Monday, 3rd August, with a clean 4ft SW swell and light offshore winds. It’s a smaller, cleaner option for the experienced crew. The last potential highlight is way out on Thursday, 6th August, with a big 10ft SW swell rolling in, but again, that’s a big one for experts only.
Given the mostly inconsistent nature of the waves here, we’ve got a few solid windows to work with, but don’t expect a week-long run of perfection. Just keep an eye on the sky and be ready to go when the window opens.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2207 | 1450 | 1298 | 732 | 940 | 2367 | 2268 | 7489 | 4918 | 3285 | 2063 | 2490 | 1602 | 1031 | 1076 | 1209 | 1427 | 1476 | 3921 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.24m | 9:11AM1.03m | 9:52PM1.14m | 10:52AM0.97m | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:39PM1.01m | 00:55AM1.14m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:11AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.64m | 4:38PM0.68m | 6:18AM0.62m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 5:31 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2207 | 1450 | 1298 | 732 | 940 | 140 | 2268 | 7489 | 4918 | 3285 | 2063 | 2490 | 1602 | 1031 | 1076 | 1209 | 1427 | 1476 | 3921 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | WSW 12 | ESE 12 | S 23 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 10 |
| kJ | 247 | 226 | 197 | 496 | 158 | 10 | 1609 | 49 | 48 | 44 | 85 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 44 | 61 | 291 | 532 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SSW 15 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | S 23 | ESE 12 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 125 | 180 | 37 | 11 | 90 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | 217 | 275 | 9 | 81 | 40 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 25 | — | 2367 | — | — | — | — | — | 105 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 1 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 134 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 189 |
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The above surf forecast table for Oyster Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Oyster Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Oyster 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 (Oyster 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).
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