Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of surf ahead, but you gotta pick your moments. The first few days are a heavy hitter's game – massive energy rolling in. For the average punter, the real sweet spot is going to be from Thursday morning next week, with a few quality windows scattered through the second week. There's a big gap of nothing special after that first weekend, so don't hold your breath for the Monday and Tuesday after.

The Standout Window: Thursday, August 6th to Friday, August 7th

Right, this is the pick of the forecast. Thursday morning, August 6th, the swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the S with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is still very strong (2907), but the wind is a clean cross-off at 15 mph from the WSW. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties. Thursday afternoon stays clean with 7ft from the SSE. Friday morning, August 7th, is where it gets really interesting for the connoisseurs – a clean 5ft set from the S with a very long 16-second period. That's a proper groundswell, and with a light WNW breeze, it's going to be absolutely beautiful. At Ocean Beach, a long period S swell like this can be a bit straight at the beach, but the quality is undeniable. The energy is still strong (1748). This is the best session on offer.

The Early Week Surge (Wednesday, August 5th)

Wednesday, August 5th, is a beast. The morning is turning out 15ft of S swell, with the combined energy at a massive 5634. But mate, it's too big for this break. Even with a favourable wind from the SW, it's a big no-go for anyone but the most lunatic charger. The afternoon drops to 12ft, still far too big.

The Rest of the First Week & Weekend

Saturday morning, August 8th, is a solid choice with 6ft from the S and a light NW wind. Clean, with moderate energy (1199). Sunday morning, August 9th, drops to 4ft from the SSE, but it's still clean. The afternoon gets choppy with a strong 19 mph N wind, so get out early.

Second Week Lull and a Late Return

After Sunday, there's a real slump. Monday, August 10th, through to Thursday, August 13th, is all very small, weak surf. Most days around 3ft to 3ft. The energy is very low, 100-200 range. There are a few glassy moments, like Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon, but it's tiny. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we get a bit of a pulse. Saturday, August 15th, we see 12ft from the NE, but again, it's too big. Sunday, August 16th, is your best bet in this second week. A clean 6ft of ENE swell, with a gentle offshore wind from the W. The energy is moderate (601). It's a good, clean, fun-sized day. Then Monday, August 17th morning, delivers 7ft from the SSW, but the afternoon is another massive 13ft from the S, which is a Surfline special. Take the morning window and run with it.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning and Friday morning are the absolute standouts for the experienced crew. The rest of the first week has some windows, but the second week is mostly a waiting game with a few clean, smaller days.

Stay safe, and I'll see you out there.
Rusty.

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