Big Ben Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Big Ben has in store for us.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a nice clean window kicking things off. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right out of the gate, Saturday the 12th is looking solid. We’ve got a small but clean 2ft east swell rolling in with a 14-second period, meaning it’s got some good energy behind it (combined swell energy of 269). The wind is a light cross-off, so the face will be tidy. It’s not huge, but perfect for a beginner session.

Sunday morning the 13th is the real standout early on. The swell holds at 3ft from the east, period still a solid 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That is as good as it gets for clean, fun waves at Big Ben. Make the most of it.

The middle of the week gets a bit messy with onshore winds and chop, but Tuesday morning the 15th is worth noting. Another glassy morning, swell bumps up just a touch to 3ft from the east, and the energy is building (492). It’s a solid window before the wind swings around.

Now, looking ahead to the weekend of the 19th, we’ve got a massive spike in the swell. Saturday morning shows a 10ft southeast swell with a very long 15-second period and crazy energy (4419). The wind is a clean cross-off, so it will look beautiful, but that’s too much wave for this break. It’s really only one for the experts, and even then, the size is pushing it. Later that afternoon, it gets a bit choppy.

The real gold in the second week lands on Sunday the 20th afternoon and Monday the 21st morning. On Sunday afternoon, we’ve got 5ft swell from the south, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is still hefty (1435), and the forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the trip. Monday morning follows with a similar 6ft south swell, still glassy, and again, excellent conditions. Crowds are listed as 'sometimes' at Big Ben, so on these standout days, you can expect some company, but it’ll be worth it.

After that, the wind gets messy again, and the swell drops off pretty quickly heading into the end of the month. The last few days of the forecast are all pretty ordinary, with small, weak, and choppy surf.

So to sum it up: hit Sunday the 13th morning for the small, clean stuff, and mark your calendar for Sunday the 20th afternoon and Monday the 21st morning for the best waves of the outlook. It gets a bit lumpy and big in between, so pick your windows.

Rusty.

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