Horseneck Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Horseneck Beach is lookin’ at a long, flat spell before a little pulse shows up—but it’s not gonna set the world on fire.

The water’s running about 71° – that’s 5° warmer than usual, so you’ll be comfortable even if the waves aren’t.

First up, from Tuesday 7 July right through to Friday 17 July, it’s pretty much all poor surf conditions. Swell heights barely scrape 3 ft, mostly under 2 ft, with short periods and messy winds—cross-shore, cross-on, onshore, you name it. The combined energy stays well under 100 (weak) most days, so you’re not missing much. A few afternoons clean up (like Friday 10 July afternoon with a light cross-off breeze), but the groundswell’s tiny at 2 ft from the SW. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we get a slight glimmer on Saturday 18 July morning. Swell builds to 5 ft from the S at 9 seconds – moderate energy (290). It’s still cross-shore with a light breeze, so the surface could be okay, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” Later that afternoon the swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSW (9s, strong energy at 505), but with a cross-on wind it’ll be choppy and poor.

Sunday 19 July morning is similar – 5 ft S, 9s, marginal (347 energy) and light cross-on breeze. Afternoon sees 5 ft SSW (10s, 454 energy) but again cross-on. The best of the bunch is probably Saturday morning, but it’s still a gamble.

Monday 20 July offers some size – 4 ft morning, 5 ft afternoon – but the wind stays cross-on and the surf is rated poor. Tuesday 21 July drops off quickly, and from there it’s back to ankle-biters.

So the standout? If you’re desperate, hit Horseneck on Saturday 18 July morning for a chance at clean-ish 5 ft S swell. But honestly, this stretch is mostly flat or sloppy. Keep an eye on it – forecasts can change, but right now it’s a quiet window.

Rusty.

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