Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the next two weeks of surf.

First up, we've got a decent SW groundswell arriving, but the first few days are wrecked by onshore and cross-onshore winds. Water temp is pretty standard for late summer. You're gonna have to sit tight through the weekend.

Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30 are a total bust. There's 6ft to 7ft of SW swell with a long 13 to 14 second period, but the wind is on it or cross-on, and the combined wave energy is already cooking (1191 to 1589). It's just junky windswell. Pass.

The first real highlight hits Monday August 31. The morning at Rye Ocean Beach has a clean 7ft SW swell, period at 14 seconds, with light cross winds. The combined energy is moderate (1978). But the real standout is Monday afternoon. The swell drops a little to 7ft from the SW, but the wind goes *dead calm* – glassy from the ENE. The wave energy pushes up to 2270 (moderate to strong). This is the session to lock in. The only catch is that 7ft is a bit much for beginners, but if you've got some experience, this is the best of the whole forecast.

Tuesday September 1 is a no-go. The wind jumps to 22 mph from the north, cross-off, and the energy fades. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday September 2 through Friday September 4 the swell keeps coming at 7ft to 10ft from the SW with long periods. The wave energy gets strong (1911 to 4939). But the wind is messy – onshore, strong cross, or strong breezes. The combined energy is solid, but it's lumpy and blown out. This is honestly looking more like a kite-surfing zone than a paddle spot – too much wind and chop for a clean line. Not recommended.

The next flicker of hope is Saturday September 5. You get a 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period and clean cross-off wind from the NNW at 22 mph. Combined energy is strong (2526). Clean waves, but again, that's a lot of water for most – it's expert-only territory. Worth a look if you're in that crew.

Then comes a long dry patch. From Sunday September 6 all the way through Thursday September 10, it's onshore gales, rain, or poor conditions. There's a tiny chance on Friday September 11 morning where the swell drops to 5ft with a 15-second period, but the wind is moderate cross-shore and the energy is weak (1049). It's marginal, not a destination session.

Saturday September 12 and Sunday September 13 see the swell build again – 7ft to 8ft SW with 16-second period and very strong energy (3047 to 3537). Sunday morning looks clean with cross-off NNW wind at 16 mph. But that 8ft will be too big for anyone but experienced big-wave surfers. If that's your game, Sunday morning (September 13) could be a promising long-range call, but it's a ways out and could shift.

So, the bottom line: Monday August 31 afternoon is your clear winner. That glassy 7ft SW swell at Rye Ocean Beach is gonna be pristine. Don't miss it.

Rusty.

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