Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Off The Wall. This is a reef break that needs a bit of respect – it’s an advanced wave, and it’s fairly consistent, so it doesn’t stay flat for long. The water is sitting at 55.6°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. The swell energy is moderate to strong, with readings climbing into the thousands (1184) for the first session, which is a good sign.

The best of the bunch kicks off on Tuesday, August 11th afternoon. We’ve got a clean 4.6 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, light offshore SE wind at 10 km/h, and it’s an exposed reef that loves a SW swell direction. The water may be cold, but the surf is excellent for experienced surfers – the energy is there (1184), and the conditions are crisp. If you can only pick one session early on, this is it.

Wednesday, August 12th is a standout. The morning sees a 6.2 ft SW groundswell (18-second period!) with a cross-off E breeze at 10 km/h. That’s a long-period, powerful swell – the kind that wraps into reefs beautifully but can be a handful. The energy is massive (2379). The afternoon is even cleaner: glassy conditions with an ESE offshore breeze at 5 km/h, same solid 6.2 ft SW swell (17-second period). This is the best day of the run, no question. Get on it.

Thursday, August 13th morning is a bit messier. The swell is up to 7.9 ft from the SW, but a cross-shore NE wind at 15 km/h puts a little chop on it. The energy is pumping (3487), but it’s solid for experts only. The afternoon though? Glassy. WNW wind at 5 km/h, 7.2 ft SW swell, 16-second period – clean and powerful. That’s a great session if you’re comfortable with size.

Friday, August 14th is a write-off. The wind shifts onshore from the N and NNW at 15 km/h, making it choppy with 5.9-5.6 ft WSW swell. Energy drops (1409-1281). Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, August 15th is a redemption. The morning is glassy (NNE 5 km/h), 5.9 ft WSW swell, 14-second period – clean and fun. The afternoon lights up with a cross-off SSW breeze at 10 km/h, same 5.9 ft swell, just a slightly shorter period (13 seconds). Energy is still decent (1166-1201). This is a solid weekend session.

Sunday, August 16th morning is onshore and choppy again (NNW 15 km/h), 5.6 ft WSW swell – skip it. But the afternoon is a glassy dream: NW wind at 5 km/h, 6.9 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, energy shooting up to 1728. That’s a beauty for the late session.

Monday, August 17th is a mixed bag. The morning has a light cross-onshore N wind at 10 km/h, 7.9 ft WSW swell – it’s big and a bit bumpy. The afternoon goes onshore NNW at 15 km/h, 7.2 ft. Not great for quality surfing.

Tuesday, August 18th brings a bit of light rain in the morning, but a cross-off SSW wind at 15 km/h keeps it clean. Swell is 5.6 ft WSW, 12-second period, energy dropping to 849. It’s good

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