Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s comin’ up for Rye Ocean Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We start off with a bit of a quiet spell. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Wednesday the 19th has some small swell but it’s gettin’ hammered by a strong breeze, so it’s just messy. Thursday and Friday the 20th and 21st are similar – a bit of swell but the wind is all over the shop, with a cross-chop that’ll make you work for nothing. The combined energy is moderate, around 347 to 350, but that’s churned up and not doing you any favours.

Now, Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, things get interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 7ft SW swell comin’ in, with a long period of 14 to 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps way up into the thousands (2642, 2662, 2298). But here’s the rub – for a beach-and-reef setup like this, that’s a lot of power. This is expert territory. On Saturday, it’s blown out with a cross-on wind. But Sunday afternoon is the standout for the first week. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NNE, maybe 6 mph, and the swell is still a hearty 6ft. It’s clean, it’s got power, and for the experienced crew, this is the best session on offer right now. The water temp is about 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

After that, Monday the 24th through to Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a lull again. The swell drops back to 4ft-5ft, but the wind is mixing it up – cross-off one moment, cross the next. It’s just not coming together for a solid session. The energy is moderate (1099 down to 581).

Then we hit another big pulse. Wednesday the 26th afternoon has an 12ft SW swell, but it’s short period at 10 seconds, so it’s a bit of a lumpy beast. It’s too big for the break really. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th bring a drop in size, but Friday the 28th afternoon is a true standout for the second week. We’ve got a 10ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy is massive (4868), and the conditions are clean. That’s a dream session for big-wave experts, but it’s a no-go for anyone else.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th stay big, with 10ft swell, but the wind gets a bit cross. Monday the 31st is a nice drop-off – 5ft to 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a slight cross-off wind. Combined energy is still strong (1845), but it’s cleaner and more manageable.

Looking into the first week of September, Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd look sweet. We’ve got a 3ft to 4ft SW groundswell, with a 14 to 16-second period, and light offshore or cross-off winds. It’s clean, glassy, and the energy is moderate (around 536 to 743). This is a great pick for anyone wanting a fun, clean session without the crowd chaos. Thursday the 3rd is even glassier, with a light SSE breeze and 3ft swell – a proper little gem to finish the outlook.

To wrap it up: the standout for the first week is Sunday afternoon the 23rd – 6ft SW, clean, offshore. For the second week, Friday afternoon the 28th is the one for the heavy hitters, 10ft SW and glassy. For the everyday surfer, Tuesday morning the 2nd of September is the pick of the litter.

Rusty.

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