Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Big Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The coming days are looking pretty weak. For Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, the swell is tiny, around 1ft to 2ft, coming from the S and SSW. The wind is mostly cross-off or light offshore, so the conditions are clean, but there’s just not enough push. The wave energy is weak, between 172 and 212, so it’s more of a paddle-around day than a surf session.

Thursday the 20th is a tease. It’s glassy, with a 2ft SSW groundswell at a very long 18 seconds period. The energy bumps up to 231, but it’s still small. That long period will make it peel a bit better at Big Beach, but it’s still only for the longboard or the patient.

The real standout starts to show up on the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August. We’re looking at a solid 3ft swell from the S, with a period of 12 seconds, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy jumps to 475, which is a nice moderate push. The afternoon holds similar, with a 3ft SSW swell. The wind stays offshore, and the conditions are clean. That’s the best window in the first week.

Wednesday the 26th morning keeps the good vibes going with a 4ft SW swell, period around 11 seconds, and light cross-off winds. Energy is strong at 569. The afternoon gets a bit breezy, but it’s still surfable.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull. The swell drops back to 2ft or less on the 27th and 28th, with moderate energy between 299 and 537. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the standout.

Now, for the second week, the real promise is on Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the S, period of 10 seconds, and light cross-off winds. The energy is 546, solidly moderate. That’s getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for a beginner, but still fun for most. The water is clean.

The morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September is another highlight. A 2ft swell from the S, but with a very long period of 17 seconds, and an energy reading of 641. That’s a strong, clean groundswell. That long period means it’ll be better for the points and reefs, but at Big Beach it might run a bit straight. Still, with light winds, it’s the best-looking wave in the whole forecast.

To wrap it up, the best on offer is the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August, and the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. The 25th has the best combo of decent size, offshore wind, and clean conditions. The 2nd of September has the most energy and a very long period, but it’s a bit more of a specialist swell for the area. Crowds are possible at Big Beach, so get in early.

Rusty.

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