Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with a look at what's on the menu for Ocean Beach. We've got a solid run of swell on the way, but it's gonna take a bit of patience to get the good stuff.

The week kicks off with a bit of a wait. Wednesday the 29th has some swell, but it's a bit messy with a cross-on breeze and the water is a touch colder than normal at 55°, about a degree off the average. Not the best way to start. Thursday the 30th morning is a bit better; we've got chest-high waves around 5ft from the ESE and a clean, cross-off breeze. It's a start, but the size is modest.

The real story starts to build through the weekend. By Saturday the 1st of August, we're looking at some serious size, but the wind is messy. Sunday the 2nd is the one to circle. The afternoon is looking fantastic: 8ft of S swell with a decent 11-second period, light cross-off winds, and the wave energy is pumping at 1543. That's the kind of combo that gets the blood pumping. This is a standout for the first week, but note that at 8ft, this is getting into expert territory.

Monday the 3rd morning is still clean with a 7ft S swell and a gentle offshore breeze, but the afternoon turns into a total washout with a strong cross-shore wind. Forget it.

Now, for the big one. Tuesday the 4th of August. Look, this is a monster. We're talking about a 21ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period rolling in. The combined energy is off the charts at 27258. The wind is glassy in the morning. But here's the brutal truth: this is far too big for Ocean Beach. It's a setup that's only for the most experienced chargers, and even then, it's a survival mission. I'd be lookin' elsewhere for a paddle, maybe a kite if the conditions hold later in the day.

The following week sees the swell settle back to a more manageable level. Wednesday the 5th morning is solid with a 10ft S swell and clean conditions, but it's still a big wave. Thursday the 6th is a bit lumpy. The real hidden gem in the second week might be the morning of Friday the 7th. It's a 10ft SSE swell with a very long 14-second period, and it's clean. This is one for the experts at a reef or point, if you can find one. At Ocean Beach, that long period groundswell might just close out.

We get a bit of a lull from the 8th through the 11th, with messy, onshore wind and smaller waves. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Then, on Wednesday the 12th of August, we see a new pulse of swell from the ENE. The morning is clean with a 5ft wave and light cross-off winds. It's a nice, manageable size. The real standout for the tail end of the forecast is Thursday the 13th. The morning delivers a solid 10ft ENE swell with a 13-second period and light offshore winds, and the afternoon goes glassy with an 8ft set. Both sessions are rated excellent for experienced surfers, and the energy is strong. That afternoon glass-off is a dream scenario.

So, to wrap it up: the best call is definitely Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon for the first week, and Thursday the 13th of August for the second week. The big Tuesday is a spectacle, not a session. Keep your eyes peeled, and remember the long period swells can be tricky at the beach.

Rusty out.

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