Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf setting up, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first call is for Sunday morning, August 16th, at Rye Ocean Beach. This is the standout session of the first week. We’re looking at a clean 6ft south-west swell, with a long 14-second period on it – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light, cross-off breeze from the ENE, so the faces will be clean. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1440), so you’ll feel the push. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a top pick.

Monday morning, August 17th, is also worth a look. It drops a touch to 5ft, but still with that long 14-second period and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (885). Tuesday morning, August 18th, is a sneaky good one – the swell drops to 4ft, but we get a pure offshore wind from the NE at 12 mph, making for some clean, punchy lines. The energy is moderate (974). That’s a solid beginner-friendly option.

The middle of the week gets a bit messy. Wednesday, August 19th, and Thursday, August 20th, see the swell drop off and the wind goes strong and funky. The energy is weak, and the surf is poor. We’ll be waiting it out.

Friday, August 21st, is interesting. The morning shows a 3ft swell, but with a massive 19-second period. That’s seriously long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (1099), but at a beach break like Rye, that long period can make it break a bit too straight and fat. It’s a marginal call, but might offer some clean lines for the patient ones.

Now, Saturday, August 22nd, we see a big spike in size, with 12ft of southerly swell, but it’s blowing a strong onshore wind. The energy is massive (9482), but the conditions are just poor. This is a write-off for paddle surfing – it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that.

Sunday, August 23rd, is another big one. We’ve got 8ft of swell, which is now too big for this spot. The wind is a cross-shore, but the energy is very strong (2943). This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a tricky one.

Things settle down for the final week. Wednesday afternoon, August 26th, sees a clean 4ft swell with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (602). That’s a good, relaxed session. Thursday morning, August 27th, is the best of the second week. A clean 6ft south-west swell (18-second period) with a pure offshore NNE wind. The energy is very strong (2879). That’s a proper, powerful, clean wave. It’s for experienced surfers, but it’s a cracker.

Saturday, August 29th, is a dreamy glass-off. The afternoon session has 4ft of swell, glassy conditions, and light winds. The energy is moderate (708). That’s a perfect wave for everyone.

The very end of the run, Monday, August 31st, sees a 6ft swell but with a near-gale wind. It’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. Leave it.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Sunday morning, August 16th, for the first big, clean groundswell. For the second week, the standout is Thursday morning, August 27th, for that powerful, offshore swell.

Rusty.

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