Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what Big Beach has in store over the next couple of weeks.

Don't expect much to start with. We've got some small long-period groundswell coming in from the south on Sunday the 9th, with periods up to 17 seconds. That usually means nice, well-shaped waves but with longer lulls between sets. Swell height is tiny at 2 ft, and combined wave energy is weak (298). Water temp is about 80°, which is standard for this time of year.

Through Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, the swell builds slowly to 3 ft. Winds are cross-offshore most of the time, keeping things clean, but energy stays moderate. The real standout moment comes on Wednesday the 12th. That morning we see 3 ft of south swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, kicking the wave energy up into strong territory (879). You've got light cross-offshore winds making the conditions clean—this is the pick of the period for sure.

Thursday the 13th keeps the quality going with 4 ft to 4 ft of south swell, periods around 15–16 seconds, and energy remains strong. Thursday afternoon even swings into a gentle offshore breeze, giving you clean, lined-up waves. By Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th, the swell drops a little to 3 ft–4 ft but winds stay offshore, so you'll still find some fun ones.

From Sunday the 16th onward, it gets messy. Winds turn cross and cross-on, killing the quality. Monday the 17th is basically a skip day with onshore winds. There's a brief pocket of glassy conditions on Tuesday the 18th morning with 2 ft of south swell, but it's ordinary.

Then there's a bit of hope around Thursday the 20th. Thursday morning goes glassy again with 2 ft of south-southwest swell and a nice long 19-second period—conditions will be clean with moderate energy (276). It stays tidy through Friday the 21st with 2 ft of southwest swell and light cross-offshore winds.

The final few days get inconsistent with moderate breezes and smaller swell. Late on the 23rd there's a flicker of life with some moderate offshore wind and 2 ft of south swell, but nothing to write home about.

So bottom line: Wednesday the 12th is your best shot—clean, solid 3 ft energy with excellent wave shape. Thursday the 20th is a backup date if you can hold out for some glassy conditions.

Rusty, out.

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