Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for us.

First up, the water at Ocean Beach is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 54°. That’s a noticeable chill, about 3° colder than average, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday the 30th is not doing us any favours – tiny, weak 2ft S swell with only 94 combined energy. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Not worth the paddle.

Monday the 31st is where things start to wake up. Monday morning we’re looking at a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a solid 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 523 (moderate), and the offshore WNW wind at 15 mph is going to make it clean. That afternoon gets even better: the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW, period drops a touch to 13 seconds, but the energy surges to 1147 (solid moderate) and the wind holds offshore. This is a standout window for a fun, clean session.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings some real size. Morning has 10ft SSW swell with 12-second period and a cross-offshore wind. It’s big, but it’s for the experienced crew. The real gem is Tuesday afternoon: the swell holds at 10ft from the S, period still 12 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare combo, and the combined energy is pumping at 2689 (very strong). This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – a true standout for advanced surfers who want clean, powerful waves.

Wednesday the 2nd morning still has plenty of size at 8ft S swell with a long 14-second period and clean conditions. Energy is 2847 (very strong). The afternoon turns a bit weird with a N cross-shore, so morning is the call.

Thursday the 3rd drops back to 5ft S swell, clean, but the energy drops to 678. It’s okay but nothing special. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are small and weak – not worth getting wet.

Sunday the 6th sees a tiny 3ft SSW groundswell but with an 18-second period, giving it 465 energy. It’s clean in the morning, but it’s just not doing much.

From Monday the 7th through to Thursday the 11th, it’s mostly poor or small conditions. There’s a brief pulse on Tuesday the 8th with 6ft SSW swell but a short 8-second period and a cross-shore wind – messy.

Then we get a bit of a gap in quality until Sunday the 13th. That morning fires up again: 10ft SSW swell, 10-second period, clean offshore WNW wind at 6 mph, and combined energy of 2329 (very strong). Another expert-only session. The afternoon gets too big at 12ft and onshore wind – that’s a no-go.

Monday the 14th has leftovers around 8ft but with onshore wind and messy conditions. The run is basically done by then.

Overall, the standout is Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon – glassy, 10ft S swell, and a huge 2689 energy. For the cleaner, smaller end, Monday the 31st afternoon is your best bet for a fun, manageable session.

Rusty, signing off.

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