Horseneck Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight—Horseneck Beach is dealing with a rough patch. The immediate few days are a write‑off: tiny, weak windswell, mostly onshore or cross‑onshore breezes, and choppy, messy conditions. You’d be wasting your time. The first real window pops up on Thursday, July 23, and that’s the one to circle.

Thursday morning is the standout. The swell comes in at 4 ft from the south, with a 9‑second period—decent shape for a sandbar, not too short, not too long. The wind flips offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, cleaning things up nicely. It’s gentle offshore, meaning clean, lined‑up waves. Combined energy sits at 189 (moderate), so there’s enough push to keep you moving. This is a beginner‑friendly break, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be a joy for anyone who can paddle. Crowds are possible—it’s “sometimes” busy—but worth the gamble.

After that, things go back to poor surf until another brief window on Thursday, July 30. That morning offers a smaller 2 ft SSW swell, 9‑second period, with a cross‑off breeze from the west at 9 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (88). You’ll get a few rideable waves, but nothing special. The rest of the 16‑day forecast is mostly small, choppy, and onshore—no other standouts.

For the bigger days like Wednesday, July 22, the swell hits 6 ft from the SSW, but it’s cross‑onshore and choppy, so the quality is poor. That size is also pushing it for beginners—too much for a fun session unless you’re experienced. And it’s just not clean.

So here’s the call: If you’re free Thursday morning, July 23, get out there. Otherwise, sit tight—the next decent chance is a week later on July 30, but it’s a lot smaller. The gap between those two windows is about six days of flat or poor junk. No need to rush.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Read more