Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Oyster Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

This is a bit of a tricky stretch. The first few days are not really worth paddling out for, but there are a couple of windows further down the line that should get the blood pumping, especially for those of us who have earned our stripes.

Oyster Bay is an exposed sandbar, and the swell is forecast to be mainly from the SW. It’s an inconsistent set-up, so when it does come alive, you’ve got to be ready to move. The water temperature is currently 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—you’ll feel that 3° chill, so a good wetsuit is a must.

Let's get into it. The first real action kicks off on the morning of Monday the 14th. We’ve got a solid 8ft of swell coming in from the ESE with a short, punchy 10-second period. The combined wave energy is strong (1711), and with a light NE offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. This is excellent surf, but at that size, it’s really for experienced surfers only—this isn't the day for the groms. Crowds are possible here.

Tuesday morning the 15th offers another good look. A clean 5ft wave from the E, with a period of 11 seconds (1074). The wind is light and variable from the NW, keeping the surface glassy. This is a great option for the intermediate crew, as it's a more manageable size, but you’ll still get plenty of push.

Now, we hit a rough patch. The wind turns onshore and starts howling from Wednesday the 16th right through to the end of the following week, making things messy and blown out. Combined energy spikes over 5800 on Wednesday afternoon, but with strong onshore winds, it's just a washing machine. That run of poor conditions lasts for over a week.

The light at the end of the tunnel? The morning of Saturday the 26th of September. The swell drops back to a clean 6ft from the SW with a 12-second period (1152). The wind looks like it will be light and offshore from the NE again, which is a major positive. It’s in the "excellent" zone for experienced surfers, but the size is a touch more manageable than the big Monday swell. Keep an eye on this one, though—it's a long way out, so the forecast might shift.

To be honest, the pick of the whole window is that Monday the 14th. The combination of a solid, clean swell and offshore wind from a good direction makes it the standout, even with the crowds you might find there.

Rusty.

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