Osaki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The only spot on the radar for the next 16 days is Osaki Point, and it’s a mixed bag to say the least. The water’s sitting at a warm 84.4°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even just boardies.

The action kicks off Thursday, August 27th, with some morning swell at 4.3 ft from the SSW, period around 10 seconds, and a moderate wave energy of 564 (moderate). The wind is a cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, which keeps things clean. It’s not firing, but it’s surfable. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 3/10 call, offshore wind at 12 mph, and the same 4.3 ft SSW swell, but with a shorter 9-second period. The energy dips slightly to 535. It’s the best of the week, but still just a fun session, not a standout.

Friday, August 28th, is smaller with 3.3 ft SSW swell in the morning, period dropping to 8 seconds, and energy at 325 (weak to moderate). Offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph keeps it clean, but it’s pretty ordinary. Friday afternoon is similar with 3.3 ft from the S, a 7-second period, and 247 energy. Light offshore breeze. Again, just a paddle around.

Saturday and Sunday, August 29th and 30th, are small. Saturday morning has 3.3 ft SSW swell, 8-second period, and 185 energy, with light offshore winds. Afternoon drops to 2.3 ft. Sunday is similar with 3.0 ft and 2.3 ft, both SSW/S, with light offshore or cross-off winds. Wave energy is down to 104-117. It’s weak, but clean.

Monday, August 31st, brings a change. The swell direction shifts to SSE with a 3.6 ft, 10-second period, and 289 energy, but the wind is onshore from the ENE at 6 mph. That’s a no-go. The afternoon gets worse with cross-on winds and a 3.9 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, but the quality is poor. From here, things turn ugly.

Tuesday, September 1st, sees a bigger swell at 6.2 ft to 6.9 ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds, and energy jumping to 671-864 (strong). But the wind is fresh cross-onshore from the E/ESE at 19-22 mph, making it lumpy and poor. Wednesday, September 2nd, is even worse: 7.9 ft to 8.2 ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and energy 1192-1364 (very strong), but with fresh cross-shore winds at 22 mph and lumpy cross-chop. This is getting messy, and with the size over 8 ft, it’s experts only anyway.

Thursday, September 3rd, offers a slight reprieve: 7.5 ft to 8.2 ft SE swell, 9-second period, and massive energy 1455-1498 (very strong). The wind is cross-offshore from the S/SSW at 12-19 mph, so it’s clean. The size is big, but it’s a possible window for experienced surfers willing to handle the juice.

Friday, September 4th, is a write-off with 9.8 ft ESE swell, 10-second period, and 2094 energy, but cross-on winds from the NNE at 16 mph. Messy and dangerous. Saturday, September 5th, has 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft SSW swell, but with a long 12-13 second period, energy 2311-2414, and fresh cross-onshore winds. It’s a groundswell, but the wind ruins it.

Sunday, September 6th, is still marginal with 6.9 ft SSW swell, 9-10 second period, and 1290-1630 energy, but cross-on winds from the N/NE at 9 mph. Not clean enough.

Monday, September 7th, drops to 4.9 ft SSW swell, 9 seconds, and 725 energy, with light cross-on winds. Still ordinary.

Tuesday, September 8th, sees a big jump: 9.8 ft to 11.5 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, energy 2234-2947. The wind is moderate cross-shore from the SE at 16 mph, so there’s chop. This is big, heavy, and only for experts.

Wednesday, September 9th, the swell drops to 3.9

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