New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let's talk about New Brighton Beach. It's gonna be a bit of a rollercoaster over the next couple of weeks, with some sweet windows and some real flat or messy spells.

The first day with any action is Thursday, July 9th. Not a total loss, but nothing special. We've got a 5ft easterly swell with an 11-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SSW, making it a little bumpy. Wave energy is moderate (434). It's surfable, but that's about it.

Friday, July 10th, looks a lot better. The morning swell drops to 4ft from the east, but a clean offshore wind from the WSW cleans it right up. Energy is moderate (317), and conditions are described as "good." That's your Friday morning session sorted. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off, but the swell does ease off.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is a classic small-wave morning. Swell is down to 3ft from the east with a 10-second period, and that offshore WSW wind is still there. Energy is weak (154), but for a mellow spot, those little clean waves are a lot of fun. The afternoon gets blown out with onshore winds, so enjoy the morning.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Saturday afternoon through Monday, July 13th, it's all weak onshore junk and choppy conditions. Tuesday, July 14th, offers a brief respite – a morning offshore makes the 3ft northerly swell look tidy (184 energy), but it's just "ordinary." The afternoon gets glassy with zero wind, but the swell is tiny.

The next real standout doesn't show up until Friday, July 17th. The morning session is a beauty: 3ft of east swell, a 14-second period, light offshore wind, and strong energy at 319. The call is "good." But the afternoon is the real gem – glassy conditions, 3ft easterly swell, 13-second period. It's going to be absolutely clean and perfect for a longboard. That’s your Friday afternoon winner.

Saturday, July 18th, is the big one for this run. The morning brings a solid 5ft easterly swell with a long 14-second period, clean offshore wind, and very high energy at 947. The forecast says "very good." That’s your best session of the two weeks. The afternoon is still okay, but the morning is a lock.

Now, a word of caution for Sunday, July 19th. A monster 12ft swell from the ENE rolls in with a 10-second period. The wave energy is off the charts at 2777. The wind is glassy in the morning, but this is strictly for experts only. At that size with that period, it's going to close out hard and be dangerous. Beginners, stay away.

After that, it's a long, messy stretch. From Monday, July 20th, through the end of the forecast, it's all onshore winds, cross-onshore junk, and generally poor conditions. The swell sticks around for a bit, but the wind ruins it.

Bottom line: Saturday morning, July 18th, is your number one pick – solid, clean, and powerful. Friday, July 17th afternoon, is a close second for a glassy, fun session. Only experts should look at Sunday, July 19th. The water temp is about average for the season, so a 3/2 wetsuit is all you need.

- Rusty

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