Ormond Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, and I’m not seeing anything that’s going to get the heart rate up for a while. The best we can hope for in the near term is some clean, glassy conditions on small days, but don’t expect any hero waves.

The first real chance of something half-decent doesn’t come until Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. It’s still small—only about 1ft of swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the energy is weak at 55. But with the wind going glassy, it might be worth a look if you’re desperate for a few soft ones. It’s very ordinary, but at least it’s clean.

From there, it’s a whole lot of nothing. We’re looking at days of 0.7ft to 1ft of surf, with most of it under poor conditions. There are a few mornings with offshore winds—like Thursday the 20th and Saturday the 22nd—but the swell just isn’t there. You’d be surfing whitewater.

The next slight bump in the road arrives on Thursday morning, the 27th of August. We finally get a touch more size, with 2ft from the east, a 12-second period, and energy climbing to 90. The wind is offshore and it’s clean, so it’s surfable, but “very ordinary” is the word. Again, not a standout.

Then Friday morning, the 28th of August, shows a bit more consistency. Swell is 2ft from the east with a 10-second period, energy at 80, and a gentle offshore breeze. It’s clean, but still small. This pattern holds into Saturday morning, the 29th, with 2ft east swell and a moderate offshore wind, energy at 83. The most size we’ve seen, but still not what you’d call exciting.

Honestly, the standout in this entire window is that Saturday morning, August 29th slot at Ormond Beach Pier. It’s the biggest swell of the period at 2ft, the direction is from the east, and with the offshore wind, the pier might offer up a clean little bank. It’s a beach/pier setup, so it’s not going to hold much more than that, and it’ll be small, but it’s about the best we’ve got. This is an intermediate spot, and at this size, it’s fine for most surfers. It’s fairly consistent, so you might get a few, but don’t expect a crowd-free dawn patrol; it’s likely to be busy given the lack of options.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But don’t get too excited about the long-range stuff; it’s all still small. There’s a blip on the last day, September 1st, showing 3ft of weak, short-period ESE swell, but it’s onshore and messy—not worth the effort.

So, there you have it. A long, flat spell with a couple of small, clean windows. The best bet is that Saturday morning, the 29th, but keep the expectations low. If you’re not desperate, it might be a good time to sort out your gear. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but for now, it’s not looking epic.

Rusty.

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