Conditions
Heights. Wind. Tide. Then go look.
The Thursday email carries a short HB pier / city-beach note. We cite NWS, a buoy summary, or lifeguard notes. We do not write contest copy.
This week (draft — confirm Thursday morning)
Late August is often 2–4 ft, cleaner early, sea breeze after noon. If the live report disagrees, the live report wins.
Dog Beach walking is a tide problem more than a wave problem. Check the high before you park.
Outlook
Weekend looks like more of the same unless a public south-swell shows up. We will not invent one.