Big Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. Big Beach (Big Beach) is looking like a bit of a rollercoaster over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few days that’ll have you grinning. The water’s sitting around 80°, which is right where it should be for this time of year.

We start off Monday the 10th with small, clean surf – 2ft SSW swell, but it’s just marginal. The 16-second period gives it some legs, but the combined energy is a weak 319. A cross-off east wind keeps it tidy, but it’s nothing special.

Tuesday the 11th is much the same – 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period. Mornings are cleaner with a light breeze, but still small. Energy is a bit better (324 morning, 372 afternoon), but we’re waiting.

Now, Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th is where it’s at. Wednesday morning brings a jump to 3ft S swell with an 18-second period – that’s long-period groundswell with some punch. Energy hits 879, moderate to strong. With a light NNE breeze, it’s glassy clean. The swell direction (S) isn’t the absolute best (optimum is WSW), but the quality more than makes up for it. Thursday the 13th keeps the energy high (719), with 4ft S swell and offshore NE winds – clean and solid. Friday the 14th is a little smaller (3ft, 14-second period) but still good with offshore winds.

Saturday the 15th is a washout. Fresh onshore winds and a 3ft S swell with a short 13-second period. Energy drops to 293. The afternoon brings rain and messy conditions.

Sunday the 16th is ugly: 10ft SSE swell but with a terrible 6-second period – that’s pure wind swell, all bump and no shape. Strong cross-on winds and lumpy. Energy is 770, but it’s a nightmare. More of a kite day.

Monday the 17th is a relief: glassy with a light SE wind, and a clean 3ft S swell with a 14-second period. Energy is 316. Surfable, but small.

From Tuesday the 18th through Saturday the 22nd, the swell drops to 1ft to 2ft. Periods are decent (13–18 seconds), but there’s hardly any size. Combined energy sits between 156 and 234. It’s marginal, ordinary surf. Offshore winds keep it clean, but it’s really just for a longboard.

Sunday the 23rd is flat and poor. Monday the 24th shows a little spike – 2ft S swell with a very long 19-second period. Energy jumps to 383 in the morning, but the cross-off wind might make it fat. The afternoon gets bigger (3ft, 19 seconds, energy 614), but it’s still questionable.

Finally, Tuesday the 25th: the biggest energy of the whole run at 1033, with 4ft S swell and a 16-second period. That’s moderate wave energy, and with a cross-off wind, it could offer some solid lines, but it’s a long way out.

Best on offer: The clear standout is Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th. That 3ft to 4ft S groundswell with offshore or light winds is the cleanest, most powerful window. If you can only pick one, make it Wednesday morning the 12th – glassy, 18-second period, and a nice push.

Rusty.

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