Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Rye Ocean Beach.

Straight up, the next week is a write-off for paddle surfing. We’ve got plenty of south-west swell pushing through, but it’s coming in with a lot of wind. For the first few days, from Wednesday the 22nd through to Saturday the 25th, we’re dealing with cross-on and onshore breezes between 15 and 25 mph, so the wave face is going to be lumpy and messy. The wave energy is significant—moderate to strong, with values in the hundreds and thousands—but it’s all blown out. The swell is up around 10 ft to 13 ft at times, which is big and powerful, but with the wind state, it’s just not going to be user-friendly. Beginners, this is way too big for you and the conditions are hostile. For the more experienced, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The wind starts to ease on Sunday the 26th. Sunday morning still has a moderate breeze and a small 5.2 ft swell, but it’s cross-on and choppy, so not great. By Sunday afternoon, the wind drops to a light breeze and we get a tiny 4.9 ft swell with a 11-second period, and the wind is onshore. It’s marginal, and the tide could be a factor. It’s a small window, but the quality is still poor.

Now, Monday the 27th is where we start to see some hope. The wind swings around to a light NNW breeze, giving us a cross-off wind. The swell drops to 3.9 ft to 4.6 ft, with a 11-second period. The wave energy is moderate (420 to 513). It’s clean, but it’s still a bit small. A good session for the longboard or a fun fish, but not a standout for the period.

The real standout comes on Tuesday the 28th. We’ve got a solid 11 ft to 13 ft groundswell from the south-west, with a 10 to 12-second period. The combined wave energy is strong, hitting 3441 and 2637. The wind is light and clean, with a light breeze from the NNW and a gentle breeze from the SE. It’s one of the best windows of the forecast. However, and this is a big caveat, this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is a beach and reef setup, and a 13 ft swell is only for experts. The wave energy is very high, and on the beach breaks, that long-period swell might break a bit too straight. It’s powerful and clean, but you need to be on your game. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the best on offer, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday the 29th is a mixed bag. Morning is super clean with a light offshore breeze from the ENE and a 7.2 ft swell with a 14-second period. The wave energy is strong (2428). It’s a good size, but again, it’s on the big side for this spot. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 6.2 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit less clean.

Thursday the 30th is looking promising. Morning is glassy, with zero wind, and a 5.2 ft swell with a 13-second period. That’s a clean, fun size. The wave energy is moderate (933). The afternoon is also clean with a light cross-off breeze and a 4.9 ft swell. This is good, consistent surf for the intermediate crew.

Friday the 31st brings another big one. Morning has a 6.9 ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The wave energy is strong (2885). This is a proper groundswell. It’s clean and powerful, but again, the size is on the big side for Rye, and it’s best for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a little smaller at 6.2 ft, with a 16-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The wave energy is still strong (2132). This is excellent, but the crowd meter says “sometimes,” so expect a few others out there who know what’s up.

The first weekend of August, Saturday the 1st, is a real treat. Morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, and a 4.6 ft swell with a 14-second period. The afternoon is glassy, with a 4.3 ft swell. The wave energy is moderate (845 and 677). This is the best all-rounder for the average surfer. Fun, clean, and the right size.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd, the wind cranks up again. Strong breezes from the north and north-northwest, with gusts up to 28 mph. The swell is small, around 3.3 ft to 3.9 ft, but the wave energy is still moderate (594 to 807). It’s clean cross-off, but it’s going to be

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