Big Ben Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the full 16-day picture for Big Ben. This break is a bit of a mixed bag – it's a beginner-friendly beach and jetty setup that's inconsistent, but when it does fire, it can be a lot of fun. The water is sitting at a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable in a spring suit or maybe just boardies.

We're starting off with a bit of a slow grind. Thursday the 27th is a write-off – we've got a tiny 2-foot east swell with weak energy (357), and a cross-off wind is making it look messy. Friday the 28th looks a bit better. The morning has a 3-foot east swell with moderate energy (369) and a cross-off breeze, but the real standout is Friday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, the swell holds at 2 feet from the east, and the energy is moderate (230). That's the best window for a clean, cruisy session for the first week.

Saturday the 29th through Monday the 31st is a flat, choppy mess. We've got onshore winds, tiny 2-foot to 3-foot swell, and poor conditions. Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd are no better – the swell picks up a bit but it's all cross-onshore and lumpy. Thursday the 3rd is a write-off with fresh 22 mph winds.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Friday the 4th of September, the afternoon shows a massive 8-foot swell from the SSE, with very strong energy (1306) and a light cross-off breeze. This is a big, powerful groundswell with a period of 10 seconds – it's going to be clean, but at 8 feet, this is strictly for experts. This is the standout session of the entire forecast. The morning of the 4th is even bigger at 10 feet, but with a 22 mph cross wind, it's just too dangerous and lumpy.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are still big, with 6-foot to 8-foot swell, but the winds are messy and cross-shore, making it marginal. Monday the 7th is similar. But then, Tuesday the 8th of September morning is another absolute gem. We've got an 8-foot S swell with very strong energy (1548) and absolutely glassy conditions. That's an excellent call for experienced surfers who want to get out there when it's pristine. The afternoon of the 8th sees a 10-foot swell, but it's too big for the break and the wind is cross-onshore.

The last few days, Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th, are all poor. The swell is dropping and the wind is howling from the SSW, creating lumpy, messy conditions. Not worth a paddle.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the Friday afternoon, August 4th, for a clean, expert-level swell, or the Tuesday morning, August 8th, for glassy conditions on a big swell. Get on it.

Rusty.

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