O'Neills Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking in the water for the next couple of weeks.

The main swell window is from the southwest, and it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of decent waves, but plenty of wind to deal with along the way. O’Neills Bay is the spot that’s consistent, and it’s where all the action is happening.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 58°, which is basically normal for this time of year. No cold snaps or warm patches to worry about.

Get your eyes on Saturday afternoon, August 1st. This is your standout. O’Neills Bay is seeing a solid 8 ft of swell pumping in from the west-southwest, with a 13-second period. The wave energy is pumping hard at 2064, and with a light easterly cross-offshore wind, it’s going to be clean. This is excellent surf, but it’s advanced territory at that size. Expect the place to be pretty busy, as it often is when it’s good.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, the swell drops back to 5 ft from the southwest, but the wind swings to a cross-shore. It’s marginal at best – not terrible, but not great. By Sunday afternoon, it’s a write-off with cross-on breezes.

Monday the 3rd brings onshore winds – solid 12 to 16 mph from the southwest and west-southwest, on the nose. Swell’s there but the wind’s wrecking it. Don’t bother.

Tuesday the 4th is a write-off too. Rain showers, 16 mph cross-on wind, and a messy 8 ft of swell. The energy’s massive at 3742, but it’s all chop and no shape.

Now, Wednesday the 5th is a hidden gem. Early morning, the swell is 6 ft from the southwest with a 14-second period and a light south-easterly cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 1178, and it’s clean. Then in the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy – 3 mph from the south-southwest. The swell drops to 5 ft, but it’s clean as a whistle. This is good surf, and the crowds at O’Neills Bay are often there, so don’t expect it to be empty.

Thursday the 6th is small – 3 ft in the morning, dropping to 2 ft by afternoon. Glassy conditions in the afternoon, but it’s pretty ordinary. A longboard might be your friend.

Friday the 7th is tiny – 2 ft both sessions. Clean, but really small. Not worth getting excited about.

Saturday the 8th is poor. A 3 ft swell with a short 8-second period, and a cross-shore wind. The afternoon picks up a little cross-off but it’s still under 1 ft. Not happening.

Sunday the 9th, the swell picks up to 3 ft from the west-southwest with a long 17-second period. Morning has a light offshore from the north-east, so it’s clean. But light rain in the afternoon makes it questionable. The long period could mean longer lulls and the wave might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but the offshore wind helps.

Monday the 10th is similar – 3 ft with a 16-second period, clean with a light offshore. The afternoon turns to a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-on wind. Not the best.

Tuesday the 11th is small and glassy in the morning, but the swell is only 3 ft. Afternoon is a cross-on and pretty poor.

From Wednesday the 12th right through to Friday the 14th, it’s a write-off. Onshore winds, rain, and tiny swell. The energy is weak, staying under 700. Definitely a gap in the action.

Now, look ahead to Saturday the 15th. This is the second standout. Saturday morning, the swell jumps back to 8 ft from the west-southwest, with a 16-second period and a light offshore from the north-east. The energy is massive at 3466, and it’s clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon sees rain showers and a cross-on wind, so get your session in early. The crowds will be out, but it’s worth it.

Sunday the 16th, the swell drops to 6 ft with a long 18-second period. The morning is clean with a moderate north wind, but it’s marginal. The afternoon is a write-off with rain and strong cross-on wind.

So, your best bets are Saturday afternoon, August 1st, and Saturday morning, August 15th. Both are solid, clean, and powerful. The rest of the period is either small, windy, or both. Be patient and pick your moments.

Rusty.

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