Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. The only spot we've got to look at is Oyster Bay, a sandbar setup that's a bit inconsistent, but when it fires, it has its moments. The water temps are running pretty much average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.

The week starts off with a bit of a tease on Saturday, August 15. The morning is looking real nice with glassy conditions and a clean 4 ft swell from the southwest, with a decent 14-second period. The energy is moderate at 603, and it's setting up for some very good surf. The wind is light and offshore, so it'll be a smooth paddle out. The afternoon, however, gets a bit messy with the wind picking up, so get on it early.

Sunday, August 16, sees the swell bumping up to 5 ft with moderate energy (953), but the wind is onshore and choppy, making it a tough session. Monday and Tuesday follow a similar theme – the swell gets solid, hitting 8 ft and 7 ft respectively, with strong energy (2449 and 1550), but it's all cross-onshore and choppy. This is getting into the territory where it's better suited for experienced surfers, and the wind is ruining the shape.

Now, here's the standout. Wednesday, August 19, is the one to circle. The afternoon session is a real gem. You've got a clean 8 ft southwest swell, still packing a solid 12-second period, but the key is the wind goes glassy. The energy is strong (1786), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best chance for a proper session, and the crowds are only sometimes there, so you might get some waves to yourself.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a mixed bag. Thursday, August 20, stays clean in the morning with a 7 ft swell and cross-off winds, but it's not quite as good as Wednesday. Friday, August 21, is choppy again. Then we get a huge spike on Saturday, August 22, with a massive 16 ft swell from the southwest and a long 15-second period, but the energy is absolutely pumping (10008). The wind is gale-force and cross-onshore, making it unsurfable. That kind of power is more for the kite crew than paddle surfers at a beach-and-reef setup like this.

After that storm, the surf drops back but remains tricky. The morning of Sunday, August 23, is still huge (13 ft) with onshore winds, so no good. By Monday, August 24, the swell is back to 7 ft and the wind is cross-off, offering clean conditions again, but with moderate energy (2189). The real impressive run comes at the end of the month. Tuesday, August 25, has an 8 ft southwest swell with a 14-second period, offshore winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (2523). Wednesday, August 26, is also a solid call with an 8 ft swell and a 15-second period, clean cross-off winds, and excellent conditions again (2928). These are promising but remember, it's a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecast.

The wind turns ugly again later in the week, and by the very end of the run, we get a final chance. Sunday, August 30, looks glassy again with a 6 ft southwest swell and moderate energy (985), promising very good surf conditions. All in all, the best window is the afternoon of August 19, with the mornings of August 25 and 26 as strong but less certain long-range options.

Rusty, signing off.

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