Dairy Beach (New Pier) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and the first few days are a write-off. The ocean’s a mess, with onshore winds and weak, short-period slop. You’re better off doing a few jobs around the house than getting wet.

The first glimmer of hope is on Sunday, August 9th at Dairy Beach (New Pier). It’s small, maybe 3ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the S. The energy is weak, so it’s going to be soft and crumbly. You’ll get a few waves, but it’s not setting the world on fire.

Then, on Monday, August 10th, the ocean wakes up with a vengeance. A big S swell hits, and it’s pumping 11-12ft with a 9-second period. The energy is massive, but it’s just too much for this break. It’s going to be a closeout, and unless you’re a seasoned pro, you’re going to get smashed. The wind is offshore in the afternoon, which makes it look good, but the size is just overwhelming. This is a day for the extreme few.

Things settle down a bit on Tuesday, August 11th, but it’s still on the bigger side, with 8ft of SSE swell. The rain and fresh wind make it messy, and it’s a marginal day. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but it’s still not great.

Wednesday, August 12th is a better call. The swell is still significant, around 10ft in the morning, but the wind is light and the conditions are cleaner. The afternoon is the better session, with the swell easing to 8ft and the wind staying light. It’s a powerful day, but there’s some order to it.

Now, Thursday, August 13th is the standout of the first week. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the ESE, the wind goes glassy, and the ocean is clean. This is a proper surf day. The waves have some push, the faces are smooth, and it’s a lot more fun for everyone. This is the day to get out there.

The weekend and early next week are a bust. The NE wind is on it, and we get a run of poor, weak days with small, junky swell. It’s a real lull, and there’s nothing doing.

We get a little tease on Monday, August 17th with a glassy morning and a clean 3ft E swell, but it’s small and the afternoon turns onshore.

The action picks up again in the second week. Friday, August 21st has a good afternoon session. A 6ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, and a light breeze keeping it clean. It’s a solid, fun day.

But the real highlight of the second week is Saturday, August 22nd. The morning is good, but the afternoon is where it’s at. A 10ft S swell rolls in, and the energy is strong. The wind is light and cross-off, and the conditions are rated as very good. This is a powerful, thumping day, and it’s going to be one for the books if you’re up for it. Not for the faint of heart.

So, there you have it. The first week’s best bet is Thursday the 13th, and the second week’s big one is Saturday the 22nd. The water temp is about normal for the season. Keep an eye on those two days.

Rusty.

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