Osaki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's brewing for Osaki Point.

First off, the water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing wild to report there. The coming week is a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a couple of proper windows to get excited about if you're patient.

The run starts off this Friday morning, August 21st, with some clean, small waves. We're looking at a 3ft south swell, with a period around 9 seconds. The wind is glassy from the ESE, so it'll be smooth. The energy is moderate (207), so nothing to get the heart racing, but it's a fun, user-friendly size for an intermediate. This pattern hangs around through the weekend – Saturday and Sunday mornings both offering glassy conditions with that 3ft SSW swell. The afternoons get a bit of a cross-off wind, still surfable, but the magic is in those early sessions.

Now, Monday the 24th is where things start to shift. The swell jumps up, and we get a long-period, 16-second groundswell from the SE. Monday morning it's 6ft with moderate energy (2532), but the wind is cross-on, so it's a bit messy. Monday afternoon gets bigger, up to 10ft, but the same cross-on wind. This is more for the experienced crew, and the energy is strong (4561).

Tuesday the 25th is a beast. Morning sees a 16ft SSE swell with a 16-second period and howling ENE winds. The wave energy is massive (11737). This is strictly for experts only, and the wind is onshore, making it a real challenge. By afternoon, the wind strengthens to 19 mph onshore, and it's a write-off. This is more of a kite surfer's playground than a paddle surfer's.

Wednesday the 26th is a total write-off. Gale-force winds from the ESE and SE, with big, blown-out, dangerous surf. Stay out of the water.

The end of the week and into the next, conditions are marginal. There's a brief window Thursday afternoon, the 27th, with a fresh offshore wind from the WSW and a 8ft SSE swell. The energy is still strong (1377), but the wind is clean. It's a go for the brave, but it's a big, powerful wave.

We then hit a quiet patch from Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st. The swell drops right off, and the wind is predominantly onshore or cross-onshore, leading to poor to marginal conditions. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, here's the standout. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 1st. This is the one. The morning kicks off with a 7ft ESE groundswell, a 14-second period, and glassy winds from the SE. The energy is very strong (2089). The afternoon is even better, with a 8ft swell and still glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The direction is a perfect match for Osaki Point, and the conditions will be clean and powerful. This is the best on offer by a long shot.

Wednesday the 2nd sees a bit of a cross-onshore creep in, and the swell gets bigger, but the wind is not as clean. Thursday the 3rd is a massive, 20ft swell, but it's too big for this break, even for experts. The 18ft morning is also a no-go. The following days taper off but remain on the big side with unfavorable wind.

So, if you want the best surf, wait for Tuesday, September 1st. It's a session that will be remembered. The week before that is a mixed bag of small clean waves and big, wild conditions. Stay sharp.

Rusty

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