Ormond Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let me tell you, it’s a bit of a flat spell we’re looking at here. The whole 16-day window is a tough one. There’s no real swell to speak of for most of it, and the conditions are going to be pretty ordinary. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak waves. It's the kind of forecast where you’d be better off tuning up your gear or finding something else to do.

The first real chance of anything even slightly rideable pops up on Monday the 17th of August. For weeks before that, it’s all poor surf, with heights under 3 ft and short, weak periods. The energy is basically non-existent, with values mostly in the teens and twenties.

So, let’s talk about the only bit that might get you wet. On Monday the 17th of August afternoon, we finally see a tiny bump at Ormond Beach Pier. The swell is coming from the SE at 3 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is still only moderate, at 120. It’s not going to get your heart racing, but the wind is a light offshore breeze, which will keep the surface clean. The break itself is a beach/pier setup, exposed to the NE which is not the ideal direction for this small SE swell. It’s a pick for beginners or anyone desperate for a tiny, clean wave. Don't expect much shape or power.

For the rest of the outlook, it’s mostly poor to flat. There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 8th of August morning where the swell picks up to 5 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (404), but the wind is cross-onshore. That’s going to make it messy and choppy. The setup would look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

In short, it’s a long, flat run. Even the best day is just barely surfable. The water temp is about average for the time of year here.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, but don't get your hopes up for this one.

Rusty.

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