Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Big Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp here is sitting pretty average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things kick off properly on Wednesday the 15th. The morning brings a clean 2ft swell from the west, with a long 15-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 565 (moderate). It’s not a massive day, but it’s surfable and clean. The afternoon holds up similar size with a bit more breeze.

Thursday the 16th is more of the same in the morning – 2ft, west swell, clean. The afternoon gets a little messy with a smaller, shorter-period swell and questionable conditions, so aim for the early session.

Friday the 17th dips a little in size to 2ft, but the morning is still clean with light winds. The afternoon picks up a bit of a southerly pulse at 16 seconds, but the wind gets stronger, making it feel ordinary.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are pretty flat and uninspiring – small, weak swells, and the wind is on it. The combined energy drops into the low 200s (weak). Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Monday the 20th, a new southerly swell fills in, pushing 3ft with a 16-second period. The morning is clean with light east winds, and the afternoon actually turns offshore from the ENE, giving you a moderate offshore and clean look. Combined energy is back up to 505 (moderate). This is a solid day for the average surfer.

Tuesday the 21st is similar: 3ft in the morning, clean, light breeze. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected, but the morning is the pick.

Then we hit a standout. On Saturday the 25th, the morning is glassy – yes, glassy – with a north wind at only 3 mph. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a very long 19-second period. Combined energy is a massive 1009 (very strong). This is the best on offer in the entire outlook. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, and with zero wind, it’s going to be a dream session. The later afternoon holds up well too.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the 3ft to 3ft SSW swell going, but the wind swings back to cross-off, so it’s not as perfect as Saturday. Still very surfable.

After that, the last few days of the month and into the 30th show a slow decline. Smaller swells, more wind, and the energy drops off. The 28th is ordinary, with combined energy down to 187 (weak). The 29th and 30th have a bit of a pulse, but nothing to get excited about.

Overall, the clear standout is Saturday the 25th – morning glass with that long-period SSW groundswell. That’s the one to circle. The 20th and 21st are solid runner-ups.

Rusty.

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