Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Oyster Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is about 3° colder than you’d normally expect for this time of year, so that’s a bit of a chill to keep in mind.

The forecast kicks off Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, with a clean 7ft swell from the ESE, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with a cross-off wind. The wave energy is pumping at 1586 (moderate), but the period is a middling 12 seconds, so not a total loss but not a standout either.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is where we start to see some real promise. A clean 6ft swell from the ESE with a light offshore NE breeze at 6 mph. The period bumps up to 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 1408 (moderate). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wind is light and offshore, so the face will be glassy. This is a true highlight.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, holds up nicely with a clean 5ft swell from the SW, but here’s the thing – the offshore wind is a perfect NNE at 9 mph, straight from the optimum direction for this break. The period is 12 seconds, and the energy is 1205 (moderate). The conditions are gentle offshore and clean. This is a very solid option for experienced surfers.

After that, the week gets messy. Wednesday through to the weekend sees increasing wind and lumpy conditions. By Thursday, August 6th, the swell jumps to 12ft from the SW with a massive 4516 (strong) energy, but it’s too big for this spot. The wind is onshore, so it’s a no-go for paddling, but if you’re into kite surfing, that setup might be interesting.

The real monster hits on Tuesday, August 11th. A 26ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 30024 (very strong). That’s a massive, very long-period groundswell, but it’s way too big for Oyster Bay. The wind is cross-off, but only experts should even think about it, and even then, it’s a serious, serious wave.

Looking further out, Saturday, August 15th, offers a bit of redemption. A clean 8ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period and energy of 3234 (strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. This is an excellent option for experienced surfers, and those long-period lines will wrap in nicely. It’s a promising call, but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the run into Monday, August 17th, is blown out with strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy mess. There’s a few days of nothing good there.

So, the standout windows are Monday morning, August 3rd with that clean offshore ESE swell, and Tuesday morning, August 4th, with the perfect offshore NNE wind on a clean SW swell. Saturday, August 15th is a long-range runner-up worth watching.

Rusty.

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