Oyster Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Oyster Bay.

First off, the water temp is sitting right around 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. You’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.

The forecast starts off with a real bang, but it’s not for everyone. On Saturday the 25th afternoon, we’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2721 (moderate to strong). The problem? It’s just too much juice for this spot. Wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be clean, but that size is only going to be for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand.

The real standout window kicks off Sunday the 26th morning. You’ve got a 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, and the wind swings NE at just 9 mph – that’s pure offshore. It’s clean as a whistle. The combined energy is 1996, so there’s plenty of push. This is the primo session of the whole run for experienced surfers. It holds through Sunday afternoon too, easing to 7ft, still clean with a light cross-off breeze.

Monday the 27th is a washout. Strong onshore winds and rain – 22 to 25 mph, messy and lumpy. The swell jumps back up to 10ft with a very long 17-second period on Monday afternoon, but the combined energy hits 5442 (strong), and the wind has it all chopped up. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.

Tuesday the 28th is another one for the big-wave hunters only. Swell is 10ft from the SSW, 15-second period, but wind is cross-shore and moderate. Clean enough, but another session only for the brave in the water.

From Wednesday the 29th into early August, things drop off. Swell settles to 6ft to 6ft, but the winds get breezy and conditions are more marginal. Saturday the 1st of August sees another jump back up to 10ft, but again, it’s too big and the wind is strong offshore – clean, but for experts only.

The next real gem appears on Monday the 3rd of August afternoon. Swell drops to 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the NNE at just 6 mph. Combined energy is 1635 – solid but manageable. This is clean, lined-up, and a proper session for the crew who can handle it.

Then Wednesday the 5th of August morning is a little more user-friendly. Swell is 6ft from the east, 11-second period, light offshore wind. The combined energy is only 948, so it’s weaker, but the waves will be clean and fun for intermediates.

After that, things wind down. Friday the 7th of August morning brings a nice 6ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, with light cross-off wind. Clean again, but the energy is moderate. Into the second week, it gets smaller and more inconsistent with weaker swells and onshore breezes. Saturday the 8th of August morning is tiny – 2ft from the east – and not worth paddling out for.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday the 26th July morning for the experienced crew, and Monday the 3rd August afternoon also looks solid. The long gap between those is filled with either too-big swell or iffy conditions. Don’t get too excited about the second week – it fizzles out.

Stay safe, read the rip, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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