Tide conditions for Bay Head surf spots
Bay Head, New Jersey
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Bay Head. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
0.3ft
Rising
Next High
09:00 AM
0.3 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 12:00 PM(0.3ft) | 7:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Tomorrow | 7:00 AM(0.4ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 8:00 AM(0.5ft) | 2:00 AM(0.3ft) | 8:00 PM(0.3ft) | 2:30 PM(0.3ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 8:30 AM(0.5ft) | 3:00 AM(0.3ft) | 9:00 PM(0.4ft) | 3:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 10:00 AM(0.5ft) | 3:30 AM(0.3ft) | 10:00 PM(0.3ft) | 4:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 11:00 AM(0.5ft) | 4:00 AM(0.3ft) | -- | 11:30 PM(0.3ft) |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 12:00 PM(0.4ft) | -- | -- | -- |
Today
12:00 PM (0.3ft)
7:00 PM (0.2ft)
Tomorrow
7:00 AM (0.4ft)
Sun, Nov 15
8:00 AM (0.5ft)
8:00 PM (0.3ft)
2:00 AM (0.3ft)
2:30 PM (0.3ft)
Mon, Nov 16
8:30 AM (0.5ft)
9:00 PM (0.4ft)
3:00 AM (0.3ft)
3:00 PM (0.3ft)
Tue, Nov 17
10:00 AM (0.5ft)
10:00 PM (0.3ft)
3:30 AM (0.3ft)
4:00 PM (0.3ft)
Wed, Nov 18
11:00 AM (0.5ft)
4:00 AM (0.3ft)
11:30 PM (0.3ft)
Thu, Nov 19
12:00 PM (0.4ft)
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Bay Head
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Bay Head. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Bay Head. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Bay Head on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
