Osaki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what’s on the table for Osaki Point. I'm looking at the next couple of weeks, and if I'm being straight with you, the first week and a half is a flat, frustrating wait. We've got a stretch from August 17th right through to the 22nd where the surf is just not cooperating—poor conditions, choppy wind, and hardly any push. It's the kind of run that makes you want to hang the board up for a bit if you don't know what's coming.

Things start to shift a little around Saturday the 22nd. We get some cleaner conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the S and SSW, but the swell is still small, around 3.9 ft to 4.3 ft, and the energy is pretty moderate (341). It's not a standout, but it's a sign that the ocean is waking up.

Then, Sunday the 23rd is where it gets interesting. The wind turns offshore from the WSW, and while the swell isn't huge at 3.9 ft to 4.3 ft from the SSW, the energy picks up (338-345) and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is a solid, clean window. The offshore breeze will keep the faces smooth, and for a consistent break like Osaki Point, that's a real treat. It's the first true bright spot.

But the real story... the one that has me pacing... is the last few days of August and the first day of September. We’ve got a massive groundswell arriving late in the month. It's an SSE to SE swell with very long periods, 15 to 17 seconds—that's pure oceanic energy. The combined energy numbers are staggering, ranging from 2650 up to 11857. Huge.

Sunday the 29th of August morning stands out. We get offshore wind from the WSW, a solid 13.1 ft SSE swell with a period of 14 seconds, clean conditions, and the report says "exceptional surf for expert surfers." This is the one to circle. The energy is 6512, which is massive. Keep in mind, with that long period and that size, it’s best suited for the point setup here—the reef and structure will handle it well, whereas a beach break at this size and period can get unruly. This is strictly for experienced surfers; beginners should sit this one out. Crowds are possible here, especially on a Sunday with a swell this good, but it's worth it.

And then, on Monday the 31st of August afternoon, we’ve got another huge push, 13.1 ft from the ESE with a 15-second period, cross-shore winds, and the energy reading hits 11857. That one is special. Both the 29th and the 31st are top-tier windows for those who know what they're doing.

So, to wrap it: the first week is a write-off. The best on offer is that clean offshore day on Sunday the 23rd for intermediate fun, and the absolute standout is the massive, expert-only groundswell on Saturday the 29th and Monday the 31st. September 1st continues the trend with 16.4 ft from the E, but the wind is onshore, which puts a bit of a dampener on it.

That’s the read from here.

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