Narrow Neck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a tough run for Narrow Neck. Over the next two weeks, we’re looking at a real dry spell. The first week is basically a write-off, and there’s no standout day that’s gonna get the heart racing.

The trouble starts now and runs deep. For the first eight or nine days, the wind is a constant problem—mostly fresh cross-onshore, sometimes strong, and the sea state is lumpy and messy. The swell is there, but it’s junk. You’ll see a few pulses of SE swell, with heights around 5ft to 8ft, and even a few days pushing 10ft, but the wind is just ruining everything. The combined energy is moderate to strong (say 483 to 1872), but it’s all churned up. The water temperature is 70°—about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The first real break in the gloom comes on July 23rd. Thursday afternoon, the wind drops right off to glassy conditions, and the swell is a tiny 4ft from the east. The waves are surfable but very ordinary. It’s not something to get excited about, but it’s the closest thing to a clean wave you’ll see in the first week.

Then there’s another gap. By July 30th, Thursday morning, the wind turns offshore (WNW), and you get a clean, 3ft SE swell with a period of 10 seconds—that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is weak (127), but with offshore wind, it’ll be the cleanest wave of the whole outlook. The afternoon is also clean with a gentle offshore. This is the best on offer, but it’s still small. For a spot that’s consistent, this is a long, frustrating stretch. It’s a reef break, so small and clean can still be fun, but don’t expect much.

Crowds are possible here, especially if the wind lays down. For now, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a lean period.

Rusty.

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