Osaki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a mixed bag coming up at Osaki Point. The first few days are nothing to write home about, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get your blood pumping.

Right now, on Sunday morning, we’re looking at tiny 2 ft easterly swell with a 13-second period, so there’s some long-period groundswell energy in the water, but it’s weak, with combined energy only 144. The wind is glassy out of the SE, and the water is sitting at 82°, about average for this time of year. Honestly, it’s surfable, but it’s pretty ordinary.

Sunday afternoon bumps up a touch to 3 ft, still from the ESE, but the wind goes cross and the conditions are marginal. Monday morning looks like a better bet—4 ft from the SE with a short 8-second period, but glassy S winds will make it clean. The energy jumps to a moderate 218. Monday afternoon stays clean with cross-offshore SSW winds and the same 4 ft swell. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid start for a longboard or a fun shortboard.

Tuesday rolls in with a little more size—5 ft on the morning from the ESE, period still short at 9 seconds, and combined energy is moderate at 382. But the wind is cross-on from the north, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Afternoon drops back to 4 ft with cross winds. Still not great.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th, we’ve got onshore winds and poor surf, with waves dropping to 3 ft to 3 ft. By Friday the 18th, the swell bumps up to 8 ft from the east, but with strong onshore winds up to 12 mph, it’s a messy, choppy mess. The energy is moderate at 635, but the quality is shot.

Saturday the 19th sees a big jump in size—15 ft from the ESE with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is strong at 14,898. But the wind is howling onshore at 12-16 mph, so conditions are poor. This one’s only for the experts, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same goes for Sunday the 20th: 12 ft to 10 ft from the east and NE, with strong onshore winds. Not a good time for a paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 22nd brings an 18 ft swell from the SSW with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 7,293. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the ESE, so it’s not perfect, but for experienced surfers, this is a standout window. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum SSE, but the size and energy are undeniable. Afternoon drops to 10 ft with a cross wind.

The real standout, though, is Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th. Sunday morning we’ve got 7 ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy calm from the NW. Combined energy is moderate at 1,094. This is clean, glassy surf that’ll be a joy for experienced surfers. Sunday afternoon stays glassy with a light S breeze. Monday morning the 28th bumps up to 7 ft from the ESE with a longer 12-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the west. Combined energy is moderate at 1,915. Monday afternoon is even better: 8 ft from the ESE, 12-second period, and completely glassy. This is the best on offer—clean, powerful, and consistent. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

For the second week, keep an eye on that Sunday-Monday window. It’s promising but less certain this far out.

Rusty, signing off.

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