When should you surf Bay Head today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Bay Head today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Bay Head surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Bay Head (North New Jersey).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—10:00
Waves
1.1 m
6 s
Wind
14 km/h
Sideshore · S
Tide
▼ 05:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▼ 18:00
range 0.9 m
Light
07:07 → 18:15
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.7 m · 6 s · 9 km/h
8h0/100
0.8 m · 6 s · 10 km/h
9h0/100
0.8 m · 6 s · 14 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 13 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 9 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · S | low tide |
| 19:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 12 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.0 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Bay Head today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 05:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▼ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Bay Head suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Bay Head.