Vero Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here giving you the lowdown on the local surf for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a real dry spell. From now through the end of August, the ocean is just flat. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the energy is weak. That’s a solid 9-day stretch of ‘poor surf conditions’ with combined swell energy barely getting past 50 (14-52). It’s one of those blank runs we get sometimes.

The first sign of life comes on Monday, September 1st. We get a pulse of energy showing up at 459, but the wind is still onshore and messy, so it’s not one to get excited about.

But then, the forecast changes. The real standout is Thursday, September 3rd. That morning we’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the east with a nice 14-second period. That’s real groundswell. The wind is blowing offshore from the southwest, giving us clean, groomed waves. The combined energy is a meaty 668, which is a strong pulse. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon holds up just as well with that 4ft swell and a clean cross-off breeze. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, is also a good call. The water is glassy with a 3ft easterly swell at 13 seconds, and the energy is building at 251. It’s a smaller, smoother start to the run.

For the beginners, that 4ft swell on the 3rd will be a bit of a challenge, but it’s not a washing machine. The water temp is a balmy 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit or just boardies.

The week after fades out. The 4th of September has a clean 4ft in the morning, but the wind swings onshore later. The 5th and 6th have some smaller, clean waves, but the energy is dropping fast. By the 7th and 8th, it’s back to onshore wind and poor conditions.

So, the plan is simple: suffer through the first week, then get ready. The 2nd and 3rd of September are the clear winners.

Rusty.

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