Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the next sixteen days for Matunuck. It’s a mixed bag, and I gotta be straight – there’s a long stretch of quiet to start.

The first couple of days are flat and not worth paddling out for. Monday, July 27th into Tuesday, July 28th, we’ve got tiny waves around 2ft, a short period of 7 seconds, and onshore winds making a mess. The water’s at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild.

We see a little bump in energy on Wednesday, July 29th, with the swell picking up to 7ft from the SSE, but it’s a short-period 7 seconds and the wind is cross-on in the morning. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW, and the waves drop to 5ft, period still at 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 296 (moderate), but it’s not a standout. You might get a few fun ones, but it’s pretty ordinary.

Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st stay in that 3ft to 5ft range, with a mix of cross and cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (200-195), but the conditions are just “surfable” at best. Nothing to get too excited about.

Saturday, August 1st morning gives us a glassy 3ft swell from the south with a 10-second period, and the energy is 194 (moderate). It’s clean, but small. You could get a few knee-high runners if you’re patient. The crowds at Matunuck can show up sometimes, so keep that in mind.

Now, the real standout is Monday, August 3rd morning. This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the south, 8-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is a solid 692 (strong). The conditions are clean, the swell is a good size for intermediates, and it’s a reef break that handles a south swell well. This is the best session on offer, no question. It’s a bit over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it looks promising.

After that, the rest of the week into the second week drops off. Tuesday, August 4th through August 11th is mostly small, choppy, and onshore. The swell hangs around 2ft to 5ft, but the wind is almost always from the south or southwest, making it cross-on and messy. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 4th onward, with very little to recommend. The energy drops into the double digits (51-216) and the periods are short (6-8 seconds). It’s a real grind.

So, for the best bet: Monday morning, August 3rd at Matunuck. Get it while it’s clean. Everything else is a wait-and-see situation.

Rusty.

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