Horseneck Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's cut straight to it. We're looking at a pretty grim stretch for Horseneck Beach, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The water's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is nice, but that's about all we've got going for us right now.

The next week and a half is a total write-off. There's just no energy in the water. The swell is tiny, the periods are short and weak, and we've got onshore or cross-shore winds messing up what little there is. We're talking ankle-biters and knee-high slop, if you can even call it that. It's a long, flat, and choppy spell that'll have you checking your board for dust. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly in the single digits and low-double digits (18, 7, 4, 9), which tells you everything you need to know.

Things start to look a little less pathetic heading into the 22nd. We finally see some energy pop, but it's all wrong. The swell direction swings to the southeast, and we get a solid onshore wind. It's gonna be lumpy, bumpy, and just plain messy. The energy picks up to a moderate level (119) on the afternoon of the 22nd, but with that wind, it's not gonna be any fun. The swell period is short too, only around 6 seconds, so it'll be weak and disorganized.

The 23rd is a bit of a tease. The morning is junk with rain and onshore wind, but the afternoon shows a glimmer of hope. The wind swings offshore from the northwest, and the surf cleans right up. We get about 4ft of swell, but the period is still short. The energy is moderate (115). It's surfable, but honestly, it's pretty ordinary. You'd be going out for a paddle, not a session to remember.

The 24th morning is similar, clean and cross-offshore with around 3ft. But the afternoon brings some moderate rain and the swell jumps a bit to 5ft, but the period is still short and it comes with more cross-shore wind. The energy jumps up to a moderate 263, but it's gonna be a jumbled mess.

After that 24th, we slide back into the doldrums for a few days. The swell drops out again, the energy fades away, and we're back to small, weak waves. There are a few clean moments here and there, but there's just nothing to ride.

So, what's the bottom line? We've got a long stretch of nothing, a brief tease of *almost* surfable waves around the 23rd and 24th, and then nothing again. There are no standouts on offer. Honestly, for the first week to ten days, this setup looks way more interesting for a kiteboarder than a surfer, given the onshore winds and lack of swell. If you're desperate for a wave, the 23rd afternoon with that clean 2ft or so of swell might be worth a look, but don't expect much. Otherwise, save your energy.

The long-range stuff? It's way out there and I wouldn't bet on it. We just have to be patient.

Keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty, out.

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