Batts Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we've got coming up in our neck of the woods. Let's be straight with each other: the next sixteen days are not exactly firing. We are looking at a long, quiet stretch with only tiny waves and strong winds.

The first half of this outlook is a total bust. From now right through to the end of August, you’re looking at flat to near-flat conditions and persistent offshore winds that will keep the surface clean, but there’s simply no swell to push through. The wind is blowing strong, around 15 to 19 mph from the east, which is a good direction for Batts Rock, but there's nothing for it to groom. It’s not until the very end of the month, on Sunday the 30th, that we see a tiny pulse of energy arrive. We get a tiny 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft swell from the north with a period around 12 seconds. The combined energy is minuscule, barely registering at 3 to 12 units. It's the only hint of a wave, but with combined energy so low, it’s just not enough to make a proper wave.

The first week of September doesn't bring much relief. We’re stuck on a rinse-and-repeat cycle of strong east winds, 15 to 19 mph, and flat to near-flat seas. The water temperature is a balmy 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it’s comfortable for a swim. There is a slight pulse of 0.7 ft, 9-second swell from the north on Saturday the 5th, but the combined energy is only 12, so it's barely a ripple. For the following week, it’s more of the same—flat, windy, and frustrating. The only thing I can say is that the persistent easterly wind keeps the ocean looking clean, even if there's nothing to ride.

The one break we have on the cards is Batts Rock. This is a point break that is normally inconsistent, and this outlook confirms that. It needs a proper swell to wrap in from the north, and we just aren't getting it. The wind is ideal—offshore and clean—but with no swell, it's a non-starter. Batts Rock is, at best, a rare and inconsistent option when a proper north swell shows up, but it's not going to happen in this forecast window. For a spot that's a point break, this setup is a total disappointment.

There is no standout session here. If you are desperate for a paddle, you might find a knee-high ripple on the 30th of August or the 5th of September, but don't expect to get your rail wet. This is just a blank run for the area.

Stay patient, check back in a few days, and hopefully the models will start showing us something.

Rusty.

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