Ormond Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell ya, it’s been a quiet stretch here at Ormond Beach Pier. Right now, we’re looking at a long, slow run of tiny surf. The good news is that the water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

For the first week and a half, from Saturday the 22nd of August right through to the end of the month, it’s pretty grim. We’re talking knee-high dribble at best, with swell heights barely scraping 1ft to 2ft, and the combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the teens, twenties, and thirties. A few mornings, like Sunday the 23rd, Monday the 24th, and Tuesday the 25th, will see some light offshore or glassy conditions, which will make the surface look clean—but there’s just no grunt in the water to push a proper wave. The swell is mostly short-period stuff under 9 seconds, so it’s all windswell and no push. Honestly, it’s a skunked period. You’d be better off sunbaking or checking the kites, because the session is just not happening.

Things start to show a tiny pulse of life as we move into the first days of September. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the afternoon shows a slight bump: 2ft from the east, period up to 8 seconds, with a light SSE cross-off breeze. The report says the waves are surfable but ordinary. The energy is still weak at 50, so it’s not a standout, but it’s at least a paddle.

Then, Wednesday morning the 2nd of September is the only real highlight in the whole 16-day window. The swell pushes to 2ft from the east, with a period of 11 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell pulse. The combined energy jumps to 127 (moderate), and the wind is light offshore from the WSW, making it glassy clean. That’s your best shot. The break is a beach/pier setup, so with that long period, it might be a bit straight and sectiony, but for a flat spell, it’s a welcome change. Keep in mind it’s small enough for beginners, but the long period will mean longer lulls between sets.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Thursday the 3rd of September onward, the swell drops again, the wind swings onshore from the northeast, and the energy numbers fall back into the teens and twenties. By the second weekend, we’re looking at 1ft junk with fresh onshore wind and even a risk of thunderstorms. Not worth your time.

So, if you’re hanging for a wave, circle Wednesday morning the 2nd of September. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only pulse on offer.

Rusty

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