Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Rye Ocean Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a big, powerful groundswell pushing in, but it’s a bit of a double-edged sword. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. The first few days are a write-off for most of us because the swell is just too damn big. You’re looking at 10 ft on Friday the 14th, with a massive combined energy of 4104. The wind is onshore too, so it’s a messy, dangerous beast. Saturday the 15th is similar, still too big at 8 ft, even with lighter winds.

The real window opens on Sunday morning, August 16th. The swell has dropped to a still-chunky 6 ft from the SW, but the wind is light offshore from the ENE. It’s clean, the energy is still very solid at 1440, and with a period of 14 seconds, those waves will have some real push. This is for experienced surfers only, though—6 ft at this spot with that energy is not a beginner wave. Sunday afternoon gets a bit smaller and more cross-shore, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are the sweet spot for the average surfer. The swell drops to a friendly 4 ft to 5 ft, still from the SW. Tuesday morning is the standout here: clean, offshore wind from the NNE, and the combined energy is a moderate 877. The period stays around 14 seconds, so you’ll get nice, lined-up waves. It’s a very good call.

After that, the swell fades and the wind howls. Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st are mostly a bust with strong winds and tiny, blown-out surf. Things pick up just a little on Thursday afternoon, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Then we get a pulse of energy. Saturday the 22nd is a write-off again with strong onshore winds, but Sunday morning, August 23rd, shows 7 ft SW swell with a cross-onshore wind. It’s a bit lumpy and, again, too big for beginners. The energy is nearly 2000, so it’s powerful.

Now, here’s a real tease for the long-range. Monday, August 24th, is going to be a monster. We’re talking 13 ft from the SW with a combined energy of 7481. That’s a massive, powerful swell. The wind is light offshore in the morning and goes glassy calm in the afternoon. This is not a day for the faint of heart—expert surfers only, and you’ll need a big board and a bigger pair. The water temp info for this late date isn’t available, but the swell period is 17 seconds, which is very long. That kind of period will make it break deep and straight at a beach break like this, so points and reefs would be better, but if you’re a charger, the power will be incredible.

The rest of that week and into the next is a mess of strong wind and fading swell, with one last glimmer on Saturday morning, August 29th. It’s only 6 ft WSW, but the wind is glassy calm. The period is a short 11 seconds, so it won’t have the same grunt, but if you want a clean, smaller wave to finish the run, that’s your window.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, Sunday morning, August 16th, for the clean, powerful, experienced-surfer waves. For the everyday surfer, Tuesday morning, August 18th, is your best bet with consistent, clean, manageable waves. The big Monday on the 24th is a true standout for the experts, but it’s a long way off and conditions can change.

Rusty, signing off.

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