Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the Rye Ocean Beach stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a solid run of groundswell rolling in from the southwest, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much bang on what you'd expect for this time of year, so no shocks there.

The action kicks off on Tuesday the 8th. The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-onshore breeze messing things up, but come Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the swell is bumping at 7 ft from the southwest with a cracking 17-second period. The combined wave energy is pumping at 3023 (moderate energy), and it's clean. The only catch? It's a bit big for the beginners, but for the rest of us, that's a solid session.

Wednesday the 9th is a no-go. The wind is howling from the SSW at 35 km/h, and the swell is a beast at 12 ft to 13 ft with heavy energy numbers (8140 and 17569). That's expert territory, and with the wind making it lumpy, it's more of a day to watch from the beach.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are frustrating. The swell is still in the 7 ft to 12 ft range, but the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, making it messy. The energy is still there, but it's not worth paddling out for.

Now, Saturday the 12th is where it gets interesting. The morning starts with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north at just 10 km/h, and the swell is a solid 8 ft from the southwest with a 15-second period. That's a nice, powerful line. The combined energy is 2497 (moderate). The wind turns offshore in the afternoon, and the swell drops slightly to 7 ft. This is a standout window for the more experienced surfers. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might find a few mates out, but it's not a zoo.

Sunday the 13th is a step down. The swell drops to 5 ft to 5 ft, and while the wind is clean cross-off, it's a bit on the lighter side. The energy is way down at 1282 and 1009. It's marginal, but if you're desperate for a paddle, it's clean.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday the 14th through to Tuesday the 15th, the swell is small and the wind is messy. The energy drops to between 377 and 1500, and the conditions are poor. Not worth your time.

But hang on, because Wednesday the 16th is another proper standout. The morning is glassy – I mean, flat calm, with a 7 ft southwest swell and a 13-second period. The combined energy is 2217 (moderate). This is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and it's clean as a whistle. The swell is a bit over the 5 ft mark, so it's not for beginners, but for the crew who know what they're doing, that's a magic session.

The rest of the week from the 17th to the 20th is a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft, but the wind keeps shifting. Thursday the 17th has a fresh cross-off breeze, but the energy is dropping. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are marginal, with clean conditions on the 19th afternoon giving a score of 3, but it's nothing to write home about.

Sunday the 20th is a write-off with onshore wind, but then Monday the 21st delivers another glassy morning with a 8 ft southwest swell, 16-second period, and a combined energy of 3858 (moderate). That's a big, clean swell, but it's firmly in the "too big for beginners" category. For the experienced surfers, that's a ripper.

Tuesday the 22nd is a gem. Clean cross-offshore wind all day, with a 7 ft to 6 ft southwest swell, 16-second period. The energy is 2233 and 1533, and the conditions are described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's a full day of fun.

The run finishes on Wednesday the 23rd with a fresh cross-off breeze, but the swell is down to 4 ft, and the energy is weak at 873. Not much to get excited about there.

Overall, the standout sessions are Tuesday afternoon the 8th, Saturday the 12th, Wednesday morning the 16th, and Monday the 21st. For my money, Saturday the 12th and Wednesday the 16th are the best on offer – clean, solid swell, and good vibes.

Rusty.

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