Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the table. The early part is a slow build, but once the swell kicks in it gets real interesting. Most of the action will be at Ocean Beach, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed, so it catches most of what’s heading this way. Water temp is about average for the time of year. No major anomaly to talk about.

Sunday the 30th is pretty weak. That 2ft S swell with a 10-second period and light offshore winds will give you a few rideable waves, but nothing to get excited about. Low energy here (95). Monday the 31st is when it starts to wake up. The morning offers 3ft SSW groundswell at a very long 17 seconds, moderate offshore wind, and much more kick in the water (573). That’s still a bit small, but clean. The real standout hits Monday afternoon: 6ft SSW swell, 12-second period, moderate offshore wind, and wave energy jumping to (1196). That’s proper surf, clean and lined up. Ocean Beach will be the place.

Tuesday the 1st of September comes in with a punch. The morning is a write-off—8ft S swell but with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. Not worth it. But Tuesday afternoon? That’s magic. 8ft S swell, 12 seconds, light cross-off breeze, and an energy reading of (2144). Clean, powerful, and only for experienced surfers. Ocean Beach is a solid option.

Wednesday the 2nd is another beauty. Wednesday morning has 8ft S swell at 13 seconds, light cross-off, energy at (1886). Wednesday afternoon is even better: 8ft S swell, very long 17-second period, light cross-off breeze, and a massive (3731) energy reading. That’s strong, powerful groundswell. At this size, it’s only for experts, and with a long period like that, the waves will be lined up but may close out a bit at the beach – the reef section might handle it best. If you’re skilled, this is the best on offer.

Thursday the 3rd drops back. Morning sees 5ft S swell, moderate cross-off, but marginal conditions. Afternoon gets better with 4ft S swell and gentle offshore wind, clean and rideable. Fine for a session.

Friday the 4th is poor in the morning with 3ft and a moderate cross-off, and only ordinary in the afternoon with 3ft. Saturday the 5th stays small and ordinary, 2ft S swell.

Sunday the 6th has a brief window in the morning: 3ft SSW groundswell, 14 seconds, light cross-off, and decent energy (459). Worth a look. The afternoon is a no-go due to cross-shore wind.

From Monday the 7th onwards, things get sketchy. Strong offshore winds on Monday morning (28 mph) make paddling impossible. The rest of that week is mostly small, weak, and poor quality. Thursday the 10th has a morning spike of 7ft NE swell, 6-second period – short period, moderate offshore, energy (330) – but that’s a short, weak wave. Not a standout.

The second week is quiet. Sunday the 14th has 4ft S swell but fresh cross-off winds that will chop it up. Overall, the clear winners are Monday afternoon the 31st, and the whole of Tuesday and Wednesday the 1st and 2nd of September. Those are the days to clear your schedule.

Rusty.

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