Out Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’re looking at for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough stretch. We’re staring down a long stretch of flat to tiny, poorly shaped waves, with the wind mostly working against us. The water’s sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s comfortable for a swim.

The only break on the list is Out Front, a sandbar setup that’s inconsistent and best for beginners. It’s exposed to swell, but the optimum direction is ESE, and we just aren’t seeing that. For the first week, from Sunday, August 30th, right through to the end of the first week of September, the swell is tiny—mostly 0.7ft to 2ft—with short, weak periods of 5 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is pathetic, sitting between 5 and 67 (weak energy). The wind is almost always onshore, cross, or cross-onshore, making for choppy, bumpy conditions. The only real clean spell comes on Thursday morning, September 3rd, with light cross-offshore winds, but the swell is still only 1ft and 9 seconds, so it’s hardly worth paddling out for.

Friday, September 4th morning offers a slight glimmer: a 2ft S swell with a 6-second period, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy jumps to 43 (still weak), and it’s described as “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s the best we get, and it’s not saying much.

After that, it’s back to tiny, short-period windswell with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions through the second week. The wind picks up from the ENE, often 18-31 mph, making things messy. By September 12th, we finally get some offshore winds from the NW, but the swell is barely 1ft with a 9-second period, so the waves are clean but nonexistent.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the Friday morning of September 4th at Out Front. With a 2ft swell from the south, light offshore winds, and clean conditions, it’s the only time the ocean looks remotely surfable. It’s tiny and weak, but for a beginner or someone desperate for a paddle, it’s your best bet. The combined energy is just 43, so don’t expect any power.

Other than that, the entire 16-day window is a write-off. There are no good surf options. This is a long dry spell, but for an inconsistent spot like Out Front, that’s not unusual. It’s the kind of run that makes you glad you’ve got a kiteboard if you’re into that.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts—things can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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