Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu at Ocean Beach for the next couple of weeks. The water is 54°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

The action starts Thursday, August 20th, with a solid morning session. We’ve got a clean 7ft south swell running with a short 8-second period, pushed by a light cross-off breeze. The combined wave energy is strong at 1466, so there’s plenty of power. This is a good one for experienced surfers – it’s got some size and the conditions are clean. The afternoon will get a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze, so get on it early.

Friday, August 21st, is the real standout. Morning glass-off with a light offshore breeze and a clean 5ft south swell. What makes this special is the 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with heaps of energy and long, drawn-out lines. The combined energy is still strong at 1447. This is the best on offer, clean and punchy. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze, so again, go early.

Saturday, August 22nd, offers a decent morning with 4ft south swell, 12-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy drops to moderate at 354, so it’ll be a bit weaker, but still fun for a paddle. Sunday, August 23rd, the swell drops significantly, with only 2ft in the morning and a strong cross-off wind making it marginal. The afternoon has a tiny 1ft ESE swell with a long period, but it’s barely surfable – better to take a day off.

After a few dull days, Tuesday, August 25th, brings a return of clean conditions. Morning sees 5ft south swell with a 13-second period and light cross-off wind, energy moderate at 865. This is a solid, clean option for experienced surfers and the best of the week. The rest of the week through to the end of August is mostly small and ordinary, with weak swells and onshore winds.

Now, here’s the real standout to keep an eye on, and it’s a long-range promise. Tuesday, September 1st, the morning is looking absolutely pristine. Glassy conditions, light wind, and a solid 7ft south swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2895 – that’s powerful, deep water energy. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’ll be pumping and powerful. The afternoon sees the wind shift, making it less clean. If you can get out that morning, it’s going to be a gem, but remember it’s still a week and a half away, so keep checking the forecasts.

The rest of the first week of September is a mix of clean but smaller surf, with a few fun mornings on the 2nd and 3rd, but nothing that really gets the heart racing like that 1st.

Rusty.

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