Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you right off the bat: the next couple of weeks at Matunuck are looking pretty grim for getting a proper surf in. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions, and honestly, it’s going to be a test of patience.

The good news is, when it’s this flat and this poor for that long, it usually doesn’t stay that way forever. Forecasts can shift, and some energy could pop up. But as it stands, you’re looking at a lot of close-outs and knee-to-waist high slop.

We start off with a real letdown this Saturday afternoon, the 8th. There’s a tiny 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a meager 5 seconds, and the energy is weak at 64. A cross-on SW breeze will have it all chopped up. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 9th isn't any better. We’ve got a slightly better 4ft swell with a bit more energy (102), but still short-period and cross-shore winds will keep it messy. You’d be fighting the chop for nothing.

Monday the 10th is a total washout. The swell drops to 2-2ft and the energy just dies (29 and 20). It’s basically a lake with a slight ripple. Don’t even bother.

Tuesday the 11th is a tease. The swell is small at 3ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW, and the waves are described as "clean." It would be the best of the week, but it’s still just not enough. You might find a soft one if you’re desperate, but the power just isn’t there.

From Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 15th, we’re in the doldrums. Swell heights hover around 2ft to 2ft with weak energy. There are some clean moments, especially Thursday morning and Saturday morning, but the lack of size and period makes it a no-go for anything but a longboard in a wetsuit with a smile.

The period after that, from the 16th to the 20th, is a bit of a blur of small, weak surf. The most notable thing is the arrival of a longer period swell on the 17th (14 seconds) and again on the 18th, but it’s tiny. The 18th brings some fresh cross-on winds and a risk of thunderstorms, so it’s not looking fun.

Now, let’s talk about the one glimmer of hope. Late in the window, around Friday the 21st, the energy levels finally start to climb. We see a 3ft to 4ft SSE swell with a solid 12-second period pushing the combined energy up to 262 and then 353. That’s moderate energy, and it's got some push behind it. The problem is, the winds are onshore from the SSE, which will likely make it a bit lumpy. Still, this is the first time we see some real potential. The following Saturday the 22nd, there’s still some energy (209 and 153) with the swell coming from the SSE, but it’s on the smaller side.

That’s about it for wave options. Friday the 21st looks like the standout, but it’s over a week away, so keep your expectations in check. The long period could make it a bit walled at a beach break like this, but if the winds soften, it could produce some fun ones. This is a "promising but let’s see" kind of call.

So there you have it. A long flat spell, some tiny clean waves, and one distant hope. Keep the board waxed, and maybe check back in a few days.

Rusty, out.

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