New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for New Brighton Beach. The east swell is the main player here, and we've got a mixed bag of conditions to work through.

We kick off on Tuesday the 28th of July with a decent pulse of easterly swell at 4ft, with a nice long 13-second period and moderate wave energy. The morning is looking sweet with a light offshore wind, so expect clean, workable lines. That morning window is your best bet, but it gets a bit tricky in the arvo as the wind swings onshore. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Wednesday the 29th sees the swell drop slightly to 3ft, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon with a hint of offshore in the morning. That midday session with the 3ft swell and glassy conditions will feel like a treat, with a nice 13-second period keeping the waves lined up.

Now for the standout of the whole outlook, and it's not a huge swell but the quality is there: Thursday the 6th of August into Friday the 7th of August. On Thursday morning, we’ve got a clean 2ft easterly swell with a 13-second period and moderate wave energy. The wind is offshore and light. It's not the biggest, but for a clean, playful morning, this is the pick of the run. The crowd can be an issue here, so get in early.

We do have a bit of a lull in between. From late July into the start of August, we get a run of strong northerly winds and smaller surf, dropping down to 1ft or less. That Sunday the 1st of August has some funky 16-second period swell from the ESE, but it's only 1ft and the wind is strong offshore, which is raw and clean but tiny. Not really worth paddling out for unless you've got a log. The only thing to note is that long period swell (16 seconds) likes points and reefs more than straight beach breaks, so it might not form the best shape here.

Moving into the second week, it gets pretty inconsistent. There are a few mornings, like the 9th and 10th of August, with glassy conditions and small 1ft to 2ft swells. The energy is weak, with combined swell energy around 58-64. It's rideable on a longboard if you're desperate for a splash, but nothing to write home about. The period drops off, and the onshore winds ruin any real potential in the afternoons.

Truth is, if you are looking for something punchy, the real jewel is that Thursday the 6th of August morning. The wind is light, the swell has a nice long period, and it’s clean. The rest of the window is a waiting game with mostly small, wind-affected waves or inconsistent dribble.

You want the honest answer? If you’re not a beginner, there’s a few morning windows worth a surf, but don’t expect a classic. The swell direction from the east is alright for the beach, but the lack of size and the long stretches of messy wind will make it feel like a long dry spell.

Rusty.

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