Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Eastern Beach.

First off, the water’s sitting at 63° right now, which is a good 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a thicker suit if you’re heading out.

The outlook starts off a bit rough. Friday the 10th sees a solid 8ft swell from the S, with a period of 14 seconds, and a pile of energy behind it (2335). But the wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph, and the wave comment flags it as marginal. The score is low, so it’s not a goer. Saturday the 11th drops to 7ft, but onshore winds from the E ruin it. Sunday the 12th is a mess with a storm risk and choppy, cross-onshore wind. The swell drops to 4ft and the energy falls off to 992. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 13th is where things perk up. The morning sees a clean 6ft swell from the ESE, period of 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (834), and the conditions are described as “glassy.” This is a good window for an intermediate surfer. The waves will be clean, and the light wind makes it a pleasure. The afternoon holds up with 5ft and glassy conditions, but the energy drops a bit.

Tuesday the 14th morning is another standout. Glassy wind, 6ft swell from the E, period 9 seconds, and clean conditions. The energy is 500. This is your best bet in the first week. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are both clean and glassy in the mornings with 5ft and 4ft swells respectively. The period pushes up to 10 seconds on Thursday, giving better shape. The 16th afternoon sees a jump to 14 seconds from the SSW, with clean cross-offshore wind. That’s a nice little session.

Friday the 17th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. Skip it.

Now, Saturday the 18th gets interesting, but it’s for experts only. The morning has a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 11-second period, but the wind is howling offshore at 22 mph. The energy is over 1000 (1009). The afternoon sees the swell jump to 10ft and the energy to 2979, with a 13-second period, but the wind is still strong. The comments say it’s too big for the break. This is big, powerful, and dangerous. Not for the faint-hearted.

Sunday the 19th is similar: 10ft swell from the S, period 14 seconds, and massive energy (3201). Glassy in the morning, but the surf is too big for this spot. Only experts should even look at it.

Monday the 20th morning is a return to form. Clean, cross-offshore wind, 6ft from the S, period 11 seconds, and energy of 1016. The comments say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a genuine highlight. The afternoon holds at 5ft with clean conditions.

Tuesday the 21st morning is the best of the whole outlook. A clean 6ft swell from the S, but the period is a long 15 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is high at 1954. The wind is light and cross-offshore. The comments call it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This will be well-shaped, powerful, and clean. The long period means it will be best on a point or reef, but at Eastern Beach, expect the sets to be a bit more lined up than usual. Get on it.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 22nd has a massive 8ft swell from the S with an 18-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. Thursday the 23rd is cleaner but the swell drops. Friday the 24th is cross-shore and messy. Saturday the 25th is a total loss with 22 mph winds and lumpy conditions.

The Standouts:
If you’re an experienced surfer, Tuesday the 21st morning is the one. That 6ft, 15-second groundswell with glassy, cross-offshore wind is about as good as it gets for this break. The energy is high (1954) and the waves will have real punch and shape. Monday the 20th morning is also excellent, with a similar setup but a shorter period. For intermediates, Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings are your windows – clean, glassy, and manageable waves.

Crowds at Eastern Beach are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company on the standouts, but it won’t be a circus.

Keep in mind the break is inconsistent, so when it’s good, it’s worth making the call.

Rusty.

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