Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Big Beach.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a nice little run of surf coming through. The first solid session isn’t until Monday the 31st of August, with a clean 2ft SSW groundswell and a very long 19-second period. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 15 mph, which means the waves will be holding up nicely. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there. The combined energy is moderate (299), so there’s a bit of push, but it’s not going to be a beast.

The real standout is Tuesday morning, September 1st. That’s your pick of the week. Light offshore winds from the NE at 6 mph, a clean 3ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is chunky at 592. That’s solid moderate energy, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a beautiful morning. Big Beach is fairly exposed to the swell, so this south-southwest pulse will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind, it’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the size just under 3ft, it’s totally manageable. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get in early.

As we move into the first week of September, the swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft but the wind gets a bit stronger. Thursday the 3rd has a fresh offshore breeze from the NE at 22 mph, and while the waves are only 3ft, it’ll be clean and fast. The combined energy drops to 293, so it’s on the weaker side, but still worth a paddle.

The second week is a bit more mixed. Saturday the 5th has a beautiful 1ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, and light cross-off winds, but the afternoon gets hit with rain showers. Sunday the 6th afternoon brings a clean 2ft SSW swell at 19 seconds and gentle offshore NE winds – that’s a nice mellow session.

The real highlight of the whole forecast? Monday the 7th of September. Morning has 3ft SSW at 17 seconds, but the afternoon is where it’s at: 3ft SSW, 17-second period, 15 mph NE offshore winds, and a combined energy of 670 – that’s strong moderate energy, and it’s got "very good surf conditions" written all over it. Clean, punchy, and offshore. That’s the session to circle on the calendar.

After that, things get choppy. Tuesday the 8th is cross-shore, Wednesday the 9th is cross-on and onshore, and from Thursday the 10th through to the 13th, the swell drops to 1ft–2ft. The wind is mostly cross-off or light, but the energy is weak – staying under 200 in the combined energy values. There’s a small window on Monday the 14th of September with a 1ft SW groundswell at 20 seconds (very long period), but the combined energy is only 267. It’s surfable, but not a standout.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Monday afternoon, September 7th at Big Beach. Second best is Tuesday morning, September 1st. Get on it.

Rusty.

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