Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a solid pulse of swell hitting Ocean Beach on Tuesday morning, July 21st. It's a clean, clear morning with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The swell is a solid 6 ft out of the south, with a long 16-second period – that's pure groundswell energy. The combined energy is a hefty 1850, so there's plenty of power in the water. This is quality stuff, but it's not for everyone. At that size, it's geared towards experienced surfers, and with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for a beach break. Still, if you've got the chops, Tuesday morning is the standout of the whole run.

The surf backs off quickly after that. Wednesday the 22nd has a smaller 4 ft south swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is good. The rest of the week and into the weekend is pretty flat and messy, with weak energy readings dropping to 40 on Friday the 24th. It's a quiet stretch.

We get a little bump back around Sunday afternoon, July 26th. The swell picks up to 3 ft with a 14-second period from the ESE, and the combined energy is 742. The wind swings light offshore, and the conditions look clean. It's a small window of tidy surf, but it's not a standout.

Now, the real show starts again on Monday morning, July 27th. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the ESE, with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 2234. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, and the call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a major step up. Monday afternoon gets even bigger, with a 7 ft swell and a fresh offshore wind, but it loses a bit of quality.

Tuesday, July 28th, is a monster. The swell is forecast to be 12 ft from the SE, with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 3808. That's a lot of water. The wind is favorable, but it's simply too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a serious call. Wednesday the 29th drops back to 7 ft but stays clean.

Looking further out, the first week of August has some real size again. Saturday, August 1st, is small and clean, but the next big pulse is on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning looks glassy, with a 5 ft south swell and a 12-second period, and the combined energy is 952. That's a beautiful setup. The wind is glassy, making for some of the cleanest conditions you'll see. This is a solid option for a session.

The forecast for August 3rd and 4th is for huge swell – 16 ft and 20 ft waves. The combined energy readings are 11327 and 17899, respectively. That's extreme. The wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. At these sizes, it's a closed-out, dangerous mess for a paddle board. This setup honestly looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone on a surfboard. It's a write-off for us.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Tuesday morning, July 21st, for the experienced crew. After that, the next real standout is the glassy, clean surf on Sunday morning, August 2nd. The big stuff in between is for experts only, and the early August mega-swell is a kite-surfing show.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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