Big Ben Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty checkin' in with the imperial rundown for Big Ben. The next two weeks are a bit of a rollercoaster, and honestly, there's a long stretch where you'll be better off doing something else.

Kicking things off, the water temp is about 82°, so it's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – just a nice bit of comfort.

The 25th has a solid swell push with waves in the 6 to 7 ft range, but the wind is tearing it up from the southwest, creating a nasty cross-chop. The energy is huge (1662), but it's a total mess – not a day for a fun paddle.

From the 26th onward, it gets real quiet. For over a week, right through the end of August and into September, we're looking at waves mostly under 2 ft, sometimes with a clean morning breeze, but never enough oomph to get you excited. There's a gap of about 8 days where nothing really stands out.

There are a few small bright spots. On Thursday, August 27th afternoon, the forecast shows a tiny 2 ft east swell, but the wind goes totally glassy with a north breeze at just 3 mph. The energy is minimal, but for a log or a twinny, that afternoon glass could be your best bet for a clean slide.

Later on, Friday morning, September 4th has a 2 ft southwest swell with zero wind – dead calm. Glassy conditions like that in early September are a treat, so it could be worth a dawn patrol.

The pick of the litter, though, is likely Sunday, September 6th. A 4 ft south swell rolls in with a solid 12-second period and a light east-northeast breeze that should keep it clean. The energy reading hits 919, which is the strongest we see in the whole outlook. That's proper groundswell energy, so the banks could line up well. Expect the crowd to show up though.

So, a whole lot of waiting, but there are a couple of windows worth chasing. Keep your eyes peeled and be ready to move.

Rusty.

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