Big Ben Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's headed our way out at Big Ben over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a total loss. Onshore winds and poor surf through Sunday and Monday—save your energy. The water's sitting at 73°, which is about 2° colder than the usual for this time of year.

Things finally get moving Tuesday the 7th. A long-period groundswell builds from the southeast, and by Tuesday afternoon the combined energy is strong at 2598. The swell's pushing 8ft at 14 seconds, which is serious size for a beach/jetty setup, and with cross-shore winds, it's going to be a handful. Expert-only gear. The peak comes Wednesday the 8th with 7ft at 16 seconds out of the SSE, energy readings over 3500. Proper, raw power. But the wind stays cross-onshore, keeping it lumpy. Wednesday morning with a gentle cross-shore breeze is about the best chance.

Thursday the 9th holds 7ft to 7ft from the south, 14-second periods, with light cross-onshore breezes. It's still marginal but there could be a few bombs if you read the tide right. Friday the 10th keeps the swell at 8ft from the south with very long 16-second periods, but the wind turns onshore again. A lot of water moving, but quality is suspect. Saturday the 11th is similar—8ft SSW swell at 16-17 seconds, energy over 4000—but always cross-onshore and bumpy. You're earning every wave.

Sunday the 12th sees the drop start, and by Monday the 13th we're back to poor conditions. Then we have a long, flat stretch—nothing worth paddling out for almost a week.

Then out of nowhere, a small window opens Saturday the 18th. The morning is glassy—dead calm, with a clean 3ft easterly swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 280, but it's surfable and clean. For a beginner, this is actually the best wave of the whole run: small, clean, and manageable. But it's inconsistent, so don't expect a crowded peak. That window is gone by afternoon as the wind shifts back.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are small, short-period and marginal again, mostly under 3ft with light cross-onshore breezes.

The standout for size is definitely Wednesday the 8th, but it's expert-only. The sleeper pick is Saturday morning the 18th—absolutely glassy, tiny, clean waves, perfect for a beginner. The second week is mostly flat and average, so don't bank on much.

Rusty, signing off.

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