Osaki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Osaki Point. This is a beach and reef set-up that’s consistent, but the first few days are pretty ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

We kick off Thursday morning, 20 August, with tiny 1ft waves from the ESE at 10 seconds. The wind’s glassy, so it’s clean, but the energy is weak (75). It’s surfable, but you’ll be doing a lot of paddling for little reward. The afternoon stays small with a light cross-off breeze.

Friday morning, 21 August, we see a bump up to 3ft from the S, 9-second period. Glassy conditions again, and the energy jumps to moderate (207). This is the best of the early window – clean, fun little waves for an intermediate. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind stays cross-off.

Saturday, 22 August, drops back to 3ft from the SSW, still clean in the morning, but nothing special. Sunday, 23 August, is similar with 2ft to 3ft. The energy is moderate (178–198), but the waves are just ordinary.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning, 24 August, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SE with a very long 17-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is strong (2802). This is a standout for the confident surfer only – 7ft is pushing beyond beginner territory. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the power is real. The afternoon holds similar, with energy at 4245. Keep in mind, with that long period, Osaki Point being a beach and reef break might see the waves breaking a bit straight – it’s best suited for a point or reef, but worth a look.

Tuesday, 25 August, is a mixed bag. The morning sees 16ft from the SE, 16 seconds, with a massive energy of 12708 – that’s strong. But the wind is onshore from the NE at 12 mph, making it messy. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, the conditions look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore winds and thunderstorms.

Wednesday, 26 August, is a beast. 18ft to 23ft from the SE and ESE, with energies up to 21050. The wind is strong cross-onshore, 22–25 mph. The swell is too big for this break – even for experts, it’s a no-go. Kite surfers might have a field day, but for us paddle surfers, sit this one out.

Thursday, 27 August, the swell drops to 7ft from the SE, 10 seconds, with energy at 996. The wind is cross-off from the S at 28 mph, which cleans it up, but that’s a strong breeze. It’s marginal at best. Friday, 28 August, we’re down to 5ft, still from the SE, with moderate energy (445). The wind is cross-off, but the quality is just OK.

Saturday, 29 August, brings a redeeming moment. The morning has 3ft from the S, 10 seconds, with offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph. That’s clean and glassy. Energy is moderate (207). This is a nice little window for beginners and intermediates – small, clean, and fun.

Sunday, 30 August, we get another glassy morning, 3ft from the SE, 9 seconds, energy at 251. The wind is light, the waves are clean. Not a standout, but a solid session if you’re keen.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday, 31 August, through to Wednesday, 2 September, the swell stays around 3ft to 7ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. The energy is moderate (229–556), but the quality is lacking. Friday, 4 September, sees 8ft from the E, 10 seconds, but with strong cross-onshore wind at 19 mph – messy and lumpy.

Overall, the standout is Monday, 24 August, with that long-period groundswell and strong energy. For a safer bet, Saturday, 29 August, offers clean, small waves in offshore wind. The rest of the window is mostly ordinary or poor.

Rusty.

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