Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break it down for Oyster Bay in imperial, the way a local would size it up.

Honestly, it’s a real mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. There’s some legit size on the charts, but the wind is gonna be a hassle most of the time, so you gotta be clever about when you paddle out. For the next seven days, it’s mostly messy, but there are a couple of clean windows if you’re picky. Water temp is about average for this time of year, no surprises.

First chance that’s half-decent comes on Sunday the 6th. It’s not a world-beater, but the morning is clean with a 6ft swell out of the SSW, and a super long period of 21 seconds. The energy is strong (3247), so there’s some push. It’s clean, but that wind is a strong cross-offshore. More of a ‘maybe’ than a must-paddle.

If you can wait, Tuesday the 8th is the real deal for the first week. Tuesday dawns glassy – dead calm – with a 4ft SW groundswell (13 second period) and moderate energy (1024). It’s a good call for experienced surfers, and the surface will be like a mirror. Just remember this spot is an inconsistent sandbar, and crowds are sometimes a thing, so you might have some company.

After that, the window slams shut. From the 10th through the 15th it’s mostly blown out, messy, or just too big. Some days (like the 14th) the swell tops 8ft, which is expert territory, but the wind is all wrong – cross-onshore and strong. The 11th is tiny at 3ft, so don’t even bother.

Now, for the long-range play. Friday the 18th is looking like the true standout. That morning is calling for a glassy start again, with an 8ft SSW swell, 11 second period, and strong energy (1783). It’s marked as excellent for big-wave guys. That’s the one to circle, but we’re talking more than a week away, so keep it on the radar but don’t count on it yet.

So, week one: hit Tuesday the 8th morning. Week two: watch Friday the 18th morning. The rest of it is either a blown-out mess or just not worth the drive.

Rusty.

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