Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve only got one spot on the radar this forecast, and that’s Off The Wall. Don’t expect a whole lot of variety, but there’s a solid run of surf coming through. The water’s a bit colder than what’s normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Things kick off on Saturday afternoon, August 8th with a solid 12 ft swell out of the SW, and a very long 14-second period. The energy is massive at 5278, but the wind is cross-off and it’s a bit messy with light rain in the mix. It’s more for the experienced crew at this size.

Sunday the 9th is a tough one. We get a big, strong swell again at 12 ft, but that 25 mph SSE wind is howling. It’s offshore in the morning, which looks clean, but at that speed it’s going to be a battle to get out. The afternoon turns cross-off but still gale-force. This is big, tricky stuff.

Monday the 10th drops a touch to 8 ft from the SSW. The morning has a fresh 19 mph offshore from the SE which will keep the face clean, but again, that’s a lot of muscle to paddle against. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 25 mph again, making it a grunt.

The standout window starts Tuesday morning, August 11th. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SSW swell with a nice 12-second period and only a light breeze. The surf energy is strong at 1635, and for any experienced surfer, this is where the magic happens. Tuesday afternoon gets even better—5 ft, glassy offshore wind from the SSE at just 3 mph. That’s the kind of clean, groomed wave you dream on.

Wednesday the 12th keeps the quality high. Both morning and afternoon see a 6 ft to 6 ft SW swell, an 18-second period (very long-period groundswell), and light cross-off winds. This setup is made for Off The Wall’s reef—long lines, heaps of power, but watch out because these long-period swells can be a bit shifty and close out at beach breaks. For a reef like this, it’s textbook. Energy sits around 2146 to 2356.

Thursday the 13th is still solid with a 8 ft SW swell in the morning, but that 18-second period hangs in there. The wind gets a bit stronger, a moderate breeze from the NE, but still cross-off. This is still good, but the power is starting to go up again, pushing it back toward expert territory.

By Friday the 14th, things get choppy with cross-onshore winds, the swell dropping, and the quality falls off. Saturday the 15th is onshore and weak. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday the 16th brings a comeback. Morning has 6 ft from the WSW and a light cross-off breeze. By the afternoon, we’re looking at 8 ft with clean, light winds. The energy is back up, and this is another highlight for the experienced surfer.

Monday the 17th is a bit of a question mark with onshore wind and 8 ft swell—too big and blown for anything but experts. Tuesday the 18th settles back down to a cleaner 6 ft with offshore winds, a nice little pulse to start the week.

After that, the energy fades. From Wednesday the 19th through to Saturday the 22nd, the swell drops below 4 ft and the wind gets messy or onshore. There’s a few clean days, but the wave size is small. The real energy is gone.

A late pulse shows up on Sunday the 23rd: 5 ft from the SW with a 13-second period and gentle offshore wind. It’s a touch small but clean. A nice way to close out the run.

The absolute best of the forecast is Tuesday August 11th and Wednesday August 12th. That’s when the conditions, wind, and swell lock in for some proper clean, powerful waves at Off The Wall. Expect some company though—this spot is a known local’s wave, and with quality this good, it’ll be busy. Get in early.

- Rusty

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