Queens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag, and we're gonna have to be patient.

The main story is that we've got a consistent pulse of ENE swell running through the period, but it's almost always got some cross-off wind on it, which keeps things from being truly epic. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best window of the whole forecast is shaping up for Tuesday the 4th of August. That's the standout. We've got a clean 5 ft ENE swell rolling in with an 11-second period – that's proper groundswell with some nice energy in it (combined energy of 534). The real kicker is the wind: Tuesday afternoon it goes light offshore from the NE. That's the magic ingredient for Queens, a beach and reef setup that's fairly consistent. It'll be clean, groomed, and offering some nice lines. Just keep in mind, this spot is *always* crowded, so you'll be sharing the peak.

The days before and after that Tuesday window are a bit of a slog. Monday the 3rd has a 5 ft ENE swell but with a moderate breeze and a shorter 8-second period, making for poor surf conditions. Wednesday the 5th is similar – marginal at best with 4 ft to 4 ft waves and moderate cross-off winds.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday the 6th right through to the end of the first week, it's a mix of small, weak swell and building winds. The swell drops to 1 ft, and even when it bumps up to 6 ft or 6 ft over the weekend (the 8th and 9th), the period is a short 7 to 8 seconds and the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off. It's just not going to be any fun. The combined energy gets up there (627 on the 9th), but with that wind, it'll be a messy, bumpy mess.

The second week doesn't offer much relief. The first half of the week (10th to 13th) is more of the same: moderate to fresh cross-off winds, with the swell mixing in some long-period SSW and S groundswell (14 to 18 seconds). While the period is long, the wind is just too strong. The 12th and 13th see some decent energy (up to 976) but it's all blown out.

The closest thing to a second highlight comes on Friday the 14th of August. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1101). This is big, powerful stuff. However, it's still a cross-off wind, and at 8 ft, this is strictly for the experts. Beginners should stay well clear. The weekend after that (15th and 16th) stays big (7 ft to 8 ft) but the wind stays on it, making it a poor option.

The last couple of days, the 17th and 18th, see the swell finally drop away, with the wind easing slightly on the 18th to a gentle breeze, but the swell is small and weak (3 ft to 3 ft) with low energy (90 to 101). It's surfable but very ordinary.

So, to sum it up: if you want the best surf of the whole outlook, you're looking at Tuesday afternoon the 4th of August at Queens. That's your one clear winner. The rest is a waiting game with a lot of wind-affected, average conditions.

Rusty.

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