Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at Big Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows that’ll be worth paddling out for.

We’re kicking off the period with some solid, clean conditions. On Tuesday the 15th, we’ve got a long-period groundswell from the SW at 2 ft, with a period of 20 seconds. That’s a real deep ocean pulse, bringing in a moderate wave energy (434). The morning has a light cross-off breeze, keeping the surface clean, and the water’s sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year. A smallish swell with that kind of period means the sets will be well-spaced and have some push, but it’s not too big for anyone.

That pattern carries into Wednesday the 16th. The swell ticks up to 3 ft in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon, still from the SSW/SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind goes offshore from the NE, and it goes glassy in the morning before a moderate offshore breeze in the afternoon. This is clean, lined-up, and grunty for its size. The combined energy is moderate (434-486). This is probably your best chance for a proper session—a true standout.

Thursday the 17th still offers clean surf in the morning with a 3 ft SW swell and a 16-second period, though the energy is climbing (446). The afternoon gets dicey with a risk of thunderstorms and a building onshore breeze, so don't sleep on the early.

From Friday the 18th onward, things get a bit messy. The swell drops slightly but the wind picks up, especially on Friday afternoon when a fresh ESE breeze at 19 mph kicks up the chop. The combined energy is strong (606) but the quality isn’t there for a paddle board—might be more interesting for kite foilers. Saturday and Sunday (19th-20th) keep the swell around 2-3 ft, but the cross-off winds get a bit stronger and the period drops to 15 seconds, making it less appealing.

We hit a quiet patch from Monday the 22nd through to Thursday the 24th. Swell sizes drop to 2-2 ft, periods shorten, and winds go cross-on or onshore. The energy numbers fall (as low as 182), and the wave comments are blunt: poor conditions or marginal. Not worth the drive.

There’s a bit of life again late in the run. On Saturday the 26th, the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore in the afternoon. That’s a late-afternoon window that could be fun if you’re patient. Then Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th shape up nicely: clean, glassy or light offshore winds, with a 2-3 ft SSW swell and moderate energy (374-392). It’s later in the forecast, so less certain, but it’s promising.

Remember, Big Beach is a consistent spot and fairly exposed, so sometimes the crowds show up on those clean days. But the water’s warm and the waves are user-friendly.

All in all, the real standouts are Wednesday the 16th and Monday the 28th into Tuesday the 29th. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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