Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Imperial Units

Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles for you folks. The first real action is Wednesday morning, 29 July. Ocean Beach wakes up with a clean 6ft ESE swell, period 13 seconds, and a light NW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 1160 (moderate-strong). That’s a solid groundswell with some punch. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Thursday morning, 30 July, sees a slightly smaller but still clean 5ft ESE swell, 12 seconds, with the same light cross-off breeze. Energy is 729 (moderate). These two mornings are the pick of the first week—clean, lined up, and not too crowded if you get out early.

Come Saturday, 1 August, the swell jumps up. We’re looking at 8ft SSW swell, 9 seconds, for the morning. That’s a shorter period, more windswell, but the energy is 1346 (strong). This is for experienced surfers only—too big for beginners. The wind is WSW cross-off, light breeze, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon gets even bigger at 10ft, but the wind howls up to a fresh 22 mph SSW cross-off, which will make it lumpy and tricky. Sunday, 2 August, holds 10ft S swell, 11 seconds, with a moderate 12 mph SW cross-off in the morning. Energy is 2156 (strong). Still only for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Now, the real standout is Monday, 3 August, morning. The swell drops back to 6ft SSE, 11 seconds, with a clean 6 mph W offshore wind. Energy is 660 (moderate). That’s a beautiful, clean morning with some decent groundswell. It’s the best session for a mid-level surfer after the big stuff.

Then things get massive. By Tuesday, 4 August, we’re looking at 15ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, with a fresh 19 mph SSW cross-off in the morning. Energy is 11344 (very strong). That’s an absolute monster. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. The same holds for Wednesday, 5 August, morning, with 12ft S swell, 13 seconds, offshore light 6 mph WSW wind, and energy 4009 (strong). These days are too big for paddle surfing—honestly, it might be more of a kite session.

After that, the swell drops slowly. Friday, 7 August, morning sees 7ft SSE swell, 12 seconds, a clean NW cross-off light breeze, and energy 1216 (strong). That’s a good, solid day but not the standout. Then from Saturday, 8 August, through to the end of the window, it’s grim. The wind turns onshore, the swell drops to 3ft to 4ft, and conditions are poor. There’s a gap of about five days with no real recommendations. The combination of strong onshore winds and weak, messy swell makes it a write-off.

So, the best on offer is the Wednesday morning, 29 July, with that 6ft ESE groundswell and clean cross-off wind, and the Monday morning, 3 August, with the 6ft SSE swell and offshore wind. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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