Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Rye Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid 5 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 15-second period, and the water temp is sitting at 13°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The first real standout is Friday afternoon, August 7th. The wind drops right out to a glassy 3 mph from the east, making it look near-perfect for a session. The combined energy is pumping through at 1643 (moderate), and the conditions are as clean as you’ll get. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good one to get amongst.

Saturday the 8th brings a shift – a strong 22 mph northerly cross-offshore wind keeps the surf clean, but with that swell still around 5 ft and a 16-second period, it’s a bit of a battle with the breeze. The energy drops a touch, and while it’s surfable, it’s not the best of the run.

By Sunday the 9th, the wind cranks up to 28-31 mph from the north-northeast, and the swell fades to 3-4 ft. The energy is weak (under 600), and the comments are a clear “poor surf conditions.” It’s a write-off. Monday the 10th is a no-go as well – a massive 13 ft SW swell with a 17-second period hits, but it’s a mess with 28 mph cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is huge (9876), but this is a blown-out, dangerous setup. For paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass – this looks more like a kiter’s playground.

The rough weather continues through Tuesday the 11th to Thursday the 13th of August. The swell stays big, often over 8 ft, with strong winds and cross-onshore conditions. The energy readings are high (up to 13,505), but it’s ugly, lumpy, and for experts only if they’re keen on a battle. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see the swell still at 8 ft to 10 ft, and despite the wind being a bit lighter, the forecasts say the swell is too big for this break. Fair warning.

Now, we get a nice little window. Sunday afternoon, August 16th – the wind swings to a light easterly at 3 mph, the swell drops to a clean 6 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is a tidy 1203. It’s glassy, clean, and the comments say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a solid pick for a late surf. The following day, Monday the 17th, is more marginal, but Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, is another beauty. The swell is 4 ft from the WSW, period 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy again. The energy is 1171, and it’s pure glass – a real treat for a quiet session, though the crowd at Rye can be “sometimes” around, so you might have company.

The final standout in the longer range is Saturday morning, August 22nd. A solid 7 ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, clean 6 mph cross-offshore wind, and an energy reading of 1309. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions,” but with that swell size, it’s pushing into the intermediate/expert range. The afternoon of the 22nd has an 8 ft SW swell, which is flagged as too big for the break, so stick to the morning.

Overall, we’ve got a rough start, a couple of glassy gems in the second week, and a promising finish. The Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon windows are your best bets for clean, fun waves. The big stuff in between is for the hardcore only, or the kite crowd.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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