Rye Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Rye Ocean Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in for a rough start. The first few days of the forecast are pretty much a write-off. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are all about rain, strong winds, and messy, poor surf. You’re not gonna wanna paddle out in that. We also have to sit through the rest of the week with nothing but marginal conditions until a real window opens up.

The first real standout, and honestly the best bet in the whole run, is Friday afternoon, the 7th of August. It’s a total glass-off. The wind is swinging around to the east-northeast at just 3 mph, going glassy. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the southwest, with a real long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is pumping at 1441 (moderate to strong). This is the kind of clean, lined-up surf that will have you smiling. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that long period will be best at the reef or the points. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, but for this moment, it’s all about the quality.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th have some clean wind but the swell is either dropping or getting blown out by strong northerlies. Then it gets real interesting, but not for the faint of heart.

From Monday the 10th through to the 14th, the ocean is going to be pumping, but it’s way too big for most. On Monday the 10th, we’re looking at 8 ft swell from the southwest, with a massive combined energy of 3698. Tuesday the 11th pushes up to 10 ft from the west-southwest, and the energy is a whopping 9570. These are expert-only waves. The winds are mostly favorable, but the size is just too much for this break, especially for beginners. The swell direction is right in the sweet spot, but the power is on another level. If you’re not a seasoned pro, stay on the sand.

We get a bit of a drop on the 15th, but it’s still big. The next real clean shot for the average surfer is Sunday morning, the 16th of August. The wind is glassy from the west-southwest at 3 mph, and the swell is a very manageable 5 ft from the southwest with a 15-second period. The combined energy is 1232 – solid, but not terrifying. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The last week gets a bit inconsistent. The 17th is still on the bigger side, but the 18th and 19th offer some smaller, cleaner options. Wednesday afternoon the 19th looks like a nice little finisher: glassy east wind, 5 ft swell from the west-southwest. It’s not a world-beater, but a clean, fun session to end the run.

Overall, if you’re not a big-wave charger, your highlight is that Friday afternoon the 7th. If you’re an expert, the 10th through 14th are going to be a serious test of nerve.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

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