Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Rye Ocean Beach.

First thing you gotta know – the water temp is sittin’ at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

Honestly, the first few days are a write-off. The wind is howling and the ocean is a mess. Monday the 27th of July has some wave energy but the wind is rippin’ and the conditions are just marginal. Tuesday and Wednesday are even worse with that solid onshore wind, and by Wednesday the 29th the swell is crankin’ up to 15ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is a near gale, so it’s just a washing machine. You’d be mad to paddle out there. Thursday the 30th is still a no-go with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy 7ft surf.

The first real glimmer of hope comes Friday the 31st of July. The morning is still a bit average, but the afternoon... oh boy. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – and we’ve got a clean 5ft south-west swell with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate, and it’ll be a real treat for the beginner and intermediate crew. This is a standout window.

Saturday the 1st of August is also a beauty. Clear skies, a light offshore wind, and the swell builds to 5ft in the afternoon with a super long 16-second period from the south-west. The energy is strong, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will give you some real grunt, but at a beach-and-reef spot like Rye Ocean Beach, it might wall up a bit, so keep your wits about you.

Sunday the 2nd has some swell but the wind is a strong breeze, so it’s gonna be bumpy and not worth the hassle. The start of the next week is a write-off again with onshore winds and rain. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real good surf until the following weekend.

Then we get a couple of promising days. The 8th of August, Saturday morning, is glassy with a light offshore wind and a 4ft, 14-second south-west swell. The energy is moderate. That’s a great session. The real standout of the whole 16-day stretch, though, is Saturday afternoon the 8th of August. The wind is glassy, the swell is 4ft with a very long 17-second period from the south-west, and the energy is strong. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, and the water will be like glass. The long period will make for some proper groundswell lines, but remember it can be a bit tricky at a beach break if it’s too straight. For a clean, glassy surf, this is the pick of the bunch.

The 9th of August is all blown out by a strong breeze, and the 10th and 11th are just messy with onshore and cross-shore winds. So, your best bet is the glassy afternoon of the 31st of July and, for a real treat, the afternoon of the 8th of August.

Rusty out.

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