Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Off The Wall, so let’s get into it.

The action kicks off Monday afternoon, August 3rd, with a clean 4ft swell from the WSW. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a thicker suit. The wind is light and cross-off, making for some very good surf conditions right out of the gate. Not huge, but quality.

Tuesday, August 4th, is looking like a beauty. Morning starts glassy with a 5ft SW swell. The combined energy is moderate (467), but the glassy conditions mean the faces will be smooth as silk. Afternoon stays glassy with a slight drop to 4ft, but still very clean. This is a great couple of sessions for anyone who wants a fun, manageable wave.

Now, Wednesday the 5th is a write-off. A big 7ft to 8ft SW swell rolls in, but it’s coming with nasty cross-on and onshore winds up to 15 mph. The energy is strong (2224), but the surface is choppy and messy. Leave the boards at home for this one.

The tide turns on Thursday morning, August 6th. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW swell, period at 13 seconds, and clean offshore winds from the SE. The combined energy is pumping at 3365. This is excellent surf, but at 10ft, it’s pushing into expert territory. The afternoon stays clean with offshore winds, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your moment.

Friday, August 7th, the swell builds a bit more to 12ft from the SW. The morning has fresh offshore winds at 19 mph, which keeps it clean but makes paddling a chore. The afternoon eases off a touch with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is massive (4493). This is for the experienced crew only.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is a hidden gem. The swell drops to 8ft, but the wind goes glassy, with light WNW airs. The energy is still strong (2376), and the waves will be lined up and clean. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, so get out early to score the best of it.

Sunday the 9th has some rain moving in and a stiff 31 mph offshore wind by the afternoon. The swell is 12ft, but the wind is a near gale, making it very hard to paddle into. This is a pass for most.

The following week shows a few highlights. Wednesday, August 12th, is a standout morning with a 7ft WSW swell and a very long 20-second period. The wind is glassy, and the energy is high (3316). This is groundswell perfection, but with that long period, it’ll be better at the point and reef sections than the beach. Thursday the 13th is a bit blown out, but Friday the 14th brings back glassy conditions in the morning with a 7ft WSW swell, and the afternoon goes completely calm and glassy with 6ft – a real treat for the weekend crowd.

The final week kicks off with a fantastic run. Monday, August 17th, has moderate offshore winds and a clean 8ft to 10ft SW swell. The energy is solid. But the real standout is Tuesday, August 18th. Morning starts glassy with an 12ft SW swell, and the afternoon hits 13ft from the SW with a light cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 6231. The forecast calls for exceptional surf for experts. That’s the session to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the weather.

The best of the best? Thursday morning, August 6th, for the first big clean swell, and Tuesday morning, August 18th, for the glassy, massive swell at the end of the run. Both are expert-only, but if you’re ready, they’ll be unforgettable.

Rusty.

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