Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks at Big Beach. The water’s sitting at 81°F, which is right on the average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The opening Friday the 28th is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a knee-high, 2ft swell from the S, but the energy is moderate at best (390). The real story is the clean, offshore NE breeze at 12 mph. That’s a good sign for a glassy surface, but honestly, the size is small. It’s surfable if you’re on a log, but it’s not setting the world on fire.

We hit a flat spell right after that. Saturday the 29th through Sunday the 30th are a write-off – poor conditions with barely a ripple. Monday the 31st sees a small 2ft SW swell creep in, but it’s not until Tuesday morning, September 1st, that things get interesting. That’s the standout of the near-term. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a solid 18-second period, pushing moderate-strong energy (592). That long period means it’ll have some proper push, and with a light offshore ENE breeze at 9 mph, the waves should be clean and lined up. It’s a great window for a session.

From there, the week wobbles along. Wednesday the 2nd holds similar 3ft-3ft S swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it’s still clean but a bit more textured. The energy stays strong (503-455), so there’s plenty of water moving. Thursday the 3rd keeps the fun going with a morning offshore NE breeze and a 3ft S swell (285).

The second week starts to drop off. Friday the 4th to Saturday the 5th goes small and ordinary, and Sunday the 6th is lackluster. Then, look out for Monday morning, September 7th. That is a gem. The swell is only 2ft from the SSW, but the period jumps back to 18 seconds and we get glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at 3 mph. Combined energy of 367 – solid for the size. That’ll be smooth, clean, and offering some long rides. It’s a short window for the perfectionist.

Tuesday morning, September 8th is one of the best bets of the whole outlook. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, strong energy (532), and a gentle offshore breeze. That’s the kind of morning you wake up early for. The wave size doesn’t exceed the 5ft mark, so it’s still friendly for intermediates.

We finish off the forecast with some smaller, cleaner pulses around the 9th and 10th, but then on Friday the 11th the wind swings onshore (SSW) and kills the quality. The swell jumps to 4ft, but with onshore wind, it’s messy. The last few days from the 12th just dribble away into knee-high leftovers.

Overall, if you’re picking a day, September 1st (morning) and September 8th (morning) are the top calls. The 1st has the biggest energy for the period, and the 8th offers the best combo of size and clean wind. For a longer board session, the 7th morning is a glassy treat. Get out there while the offshore wind holds.

Rusty.

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