Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Okay, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us. It’s a bit of a slow burner, so don’t go getting too excited for the immediate future. We’ve got a lot of small, weak surf on the horizon, but there’s a real pulse of energy coming our way later on that should have the corners of your mouth turning up.

The first week is pretty flat, to be honest. We’re looking at a lot of days with waist-high mush or less. The highlight of this early stretch is probably Monday morning the 17th. We’ve got a 3ft south swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore and light. The energy is moderate at 405, and it should be clean. It’s not going to blow anyone’s mind, but it’s the best of a pretty average bunch.

The rest of that week just kind of dribbles along. There’s nothing with any real push, and the swell direction is all over the shop. You’ll get the odd clean, glassy morning, like Thursday the 20th, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s more of a longboard and cruise-around kind of vibe. The water temp is 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so a rashie will do you fine.

We get another little bump on Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd, but it’s still pretty small. A 2ft southwest swell with a 16-second period is promising, but it’s just not enough size. The energy is moderate, around 291, so there’s a bit of push there, but it’s fading fast by the afternoon.

After that, we hit a real dead patch. From the 23rd through the 26th, it’s just tiny, weak, and unremarkable. There are a few days of offshore winds, but with waves that small, it’s not worth the paddle. This is the kind of lull you just have to sit through. But don’t worry, the models are showing a proper groundswell on the horizon.

Then, the waiting pays off. Around Thursday the 27th of August, things start to wake up. We’ve got a new southwest swell building, and the energy numbers are climbing into the strong range. By Friday the 28th, we’re looking at a 6-7ft SSW swell with a 12-second period at Big Beach. The energy is a solid 1406, and the wind is offshore and moderate. This is the standout of the whole period. It’s going to be a proper day for the experienced crew. This is excellent surf, with some real power behind it.

Saturday the 29th holds that quality, with a 7ft SW swell and even more energy at 1341. Again, offshore winds and clean conditions. This is the window you’ve been waiting for. The southwest direction is perfect for this spot, and it’s going to have some real push. Just a heads-up, at this size, it’s more for the experts. Beginners should sit this one out and watch from the beach. It’s going to be a show.

After that, it starts to fade again. Sunday the 30th drops right back off, and the last couple of days of the forecast period are back to the small, weak stuff. So, the takeaway is this: don’t stress about the next week or so, it’s a write-off. Save your energy and your board for that Thursday through Saturday, the 27th to the 29th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way out, so things can change, but right now it’s looking promising.

Rusty, signing off.

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