Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The pattern here is a slow burner with a real payoff later on. We’ve got a solid window of fun, clean surf starting mid-week, but the real standout is a date to circle on the calendar. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit if you’ve got a spring suit.

Monday, August 10th kicks things off with some small but clean waves at Big Beach. Morning session is the pick with a 2ft SSW groundswell, a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (284). It’s small but fun, and the wind is going to keep it smooth. Afternoon gets a bit windier, so morning is your window.

Tuesday, August 11th is more of the same. Clean, 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and light breezes. The energy is still moderate (324). It’s consistent, and the cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. A solid beginner-to-intermediate morning.

Wednesday, August 12th – now we’re talking. This is the first real standout. Morning bumps up to 3ft S swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is getting strong (879). And the wind? Light, cross-offshore. It’s going to be clean and lined up. The long period means the sets will be less frequent but more powerful. This is a good day for a bigger board, and the crowd might be there, but it’s worth it. Afternoon stays good with a moderate offshore breeze.

Thursday, August 13th is the pick of the first week. 4ft to 4ft S swell, 16 to 15-second period, and the wind is offshore all day. Strong energy (717 to 678). The waves will have some push, and the offshore wind will hold them up nicely. This is a great day for a step-up board. The consistency is good, and the conditions are excellent.

Friday, August 14th through Saturday, August 15th drops back a little – 3ft S swell, still with a decent period and offshore winds. Fun, but not as punchy as Thursday. The energy is moderate (around 300-450). Good for a longboard or a funboard.

Sunday, August 16th – forget it. The wind swings onshore with a risk of thunderstorms. The swell is confused. Not one for the water.

Monday, August 17th is a mess. That 7ft S swell is short-period (6 seconds) and onshore. The energy is high (616) but it’s all chop and closeouts. This is kite-surfing conditions, not paddle surfing.

Tuesday, August 18th through Saturday, August 22nd is a mixed bag. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft. There are clean windows with cross-offshore winds, but the energy is low (113 to 340). The 21st and 22nd have some hope with a 3ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but it’s very small. A longboard is your friend.

Sunday, August 23rd – this is *the* date. Mark it. A big 4ft to 5ft SSW groundswell, with a very long 22 to 21-second period, and the wind is offshore. The combined energy is very strong (1221 to 1663). This is a long-period groundswell, so it’s going to be powerful and clean, with long lulls between sets. The swell direction matches the optimum for the break. The crowd will be there, but it’s going to be excellent. The afternoon is for experienced surfers only.

Monday, August 24th – the swell is up to 6ft, but the energy is very strong (over 2000). The wind is cross-offshore, so it will be clean, but this is getting big. It’s a step-up day for the crew who know what they’re doing. The tide might be a factor.

Tuesday, August 25th – still a solid 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1397). This is another excellent day for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit more manageable than the day before.

So, the true standout is Sunday, August 23rd. Long-period groundswell, offshore wind, strong energy. That’s the one to chase. The next best is Thursday, August 13th, for a cleaner, more accessible wave.

- Rusty

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