Little Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu at Little Beach for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t rush out the door just yet. You need to wait for a couple of clear windows to get the good stuff.

We’re kicking off with a pretty quiet stretch. Sunday the 13th through Tuesday the 15th is mostly a write-off. You’ll see little dribbles of swell coming in, but the waves are weak and the conditions aren't coming together. Tuesday morning (the 15th) has a clean, offshore wind and a long-period groundswell from the south, but the wave height is tiny at 1ft. The combined swell energy is a weak 109, so there's nowhere near enough power. It’s a flat day.

The first pulse that gets your attention is Wednesday the 16th. We’re looking at 8ft from the south, but the period is short at 8 seconds, making the waves lumpy and weak. The energy jumps up to 856 (moderate), but at that size, it’s really only for experienced surfers. The wind is cross-off, so it’s not a total loss, just not the best on offer.

Now, mark your calendar for Thursday the 17th. This is the real standout of the near term. We’ve got a clean 4ft south swell with a decent 9-second period and *glassy* conditions in the morning. Zero wind, no chop at all. The combined swell energy is a solid 232 (moderate energy). This is the kind of early morning you look forward to. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and it’s going to be fun for a wide range of surfers. If you can only make one session, this is it.

After that, things settle back down. Friday the 18th has some long-period groundswell at 15-16 seconds, but the wave height is barely 2ft to 3ft. The energy is moderate (around 300), and it’s clean, but it’s going to be slow. That very long period might make the waves break too straight for the beach setup, so don’t expect much. Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st is very small and weak again, with energy dropping to 55-102 – barely a ripple.

We get a bigger push on Tuesday the 22nd, with 6ft from the south, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. The energy is strong (1015), but the conditions are choppy. Skip that day.

Looking into the second week, Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th both have glassy or light offshore mornings with small, clean south swells (2ft to 3ft). The swell period on the 24th is a very long 20 seconds, with moderate energy (210-246). Because it’s a beach break, that long period makes it a bit tricky, but if you want clean, uncrowded tiny waves, give it a go.

The best long-range bet is shaping up for Sunday the 27th. The forecast shows a slightly bigger 6ft swell from the north-northeast, with an energy of 602 (moderate-to-strong wave energy). The big draw is the glassy, windless morning forecast. It’s the most promising window in the second week, but remember, it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed.

Little Beach is an exposed spot, so it picks up whatever’s out there. It’s also an inconsistent break, so the flat spells are normal. For the average surfer, the clear winner is Thursday the 17th. For the experienced crew, keep an eye on that Sunday the 27th morning.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

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