Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s how the waves are shaping up for Rye Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s flat. There’s no surf worth talking about through Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, and into Friday morning. The swell is small and the wind is rubbish, so just leave the board in the shed until later.

The action starts to fire up on Friday afternoon, 7th August. That’s the one to aim for. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy is pumping at (1622), and the break is a beach-and-reef setup that will handle this swell nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the size is fine for most. Just keep an eye out – crowds can pop up here sometimes. The water temperature is 56°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so a 4/3 wetsuit is your best mate.

Saturday morning, 8th August, still has a decent 5ft SW groundswell (16-second period), and the wind is cross-offshore from the north at 25 mph, so it’s clean but windy. The energy is still solid (1231), but the strong breeze will make it a bit of a paddle. Saturday afternoon is similar, just a little less wind.

Sunday, 9th August, the swell drops to 4ft and the wind gets nasty – near gale force from the north at 34 mph in the morning. The combined energy (631) is dropping, and it’s not worth getting wet. Monday, 10th August, brings a huge jump in swell – 15ft in the morning with a short 9-second period, and cross-onshore wind from the WSW at 22 mph. That’s messy, lumpy, and dangerous. The combined energy (3061) is strong, but this is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Avoid.

Tuesday, 11th August, the swell drops back to 5ft, and the wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 22 mph. Clean, but the energy is moderate (1119). Still, the wind is fresh, so it’s a bit of a workout. The standouts are really Friday afternoon and maybe a window on Tuesday morning.

From Wednesday, 12th August, onward, the swell gets huge again – 10ft to 16ft SW groundswell with very long periods (17-18 seconds). The combined energy goes through the roof – up to 26380 on Thursday afternoon, 13th August. That’s massive, powerful energy. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s messy, but the sheer size means only experts should even think about it. The break is exposed, and these swells are too big for this spot.

The best chance for decent, clean surf in the second week comes on Saturday, 15th August afternoon – glassy conditions with 10ft SW groundswell (17-second period) and zero wind. The combined energy (5658) is very strong, and the waves will be huge and clean. Only for experienced surfers. Sunday, 16th August morning, is also glassy with 8ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) and energy (2547). That’s a bit more manageable for strong intermediates, but still big.

After that, Monday and Tuesday, 17th-18th August, drop to 4-7ft, with cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy (779-2532) is moderate, and the swell periods are still long (14-19 seconds). These are okay but not standout. Wednesday, 19th August, has a similar 5ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore wind, but energy (1323) is moderate. The last few days, 20th August, get messy again with rain and cross-onshore wind.

The standout: Friday afternoon, 7th August, is your best bet. Clean offshore wind, solid 5ft SW groundswell, and good energy. After that, keep an eye on Saturday, 15th August afternoon for a glassy, big-wave session, but that’s one for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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