New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is New Brighton Beach, and it’s looking like a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The water temp is sitting at 50°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The next few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a bit of a gap here with no real action. Tuesday the 4th kicks off with some rain showers and a cross-off swell from the SSE at 4ft, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph, making it messy. The combined energy is moderate at 395, but it’s just not coming together.

Wednesday the 5th has a bit more hope, but only just. Morning sees a clean 3ft SE swell with a light offshore wind, but it’s very ordinary. The energy drops to 225. The afternoon is similar with a 3ft swell. It’s surfable, but you wouldn’t go out of your way for it.

Thursday the 6th is where things get interesting. The morning has a clean 2ft swell from the ESE with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with the wind going offshore and glassy, it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate at 285. This is a standout for the area, but it’s small. Not a day for the big boards, but a fun little longboard or fish session. The afternoon looks iffy with onshore wind.

Friday the 7th through to Tuesday the 11th is a long dry spell. The swell drops right off and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. The energy values are low, mostly under 100. It’s a real lull.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th see a bit of a bump in size, but the wind is cross or cross-on, and the swell is short period. The energy climbs back into the 200s and 300s, but the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out.

Friday the 14th sees a jump in size, with a 7ft E swell in the afternoon. But it’s a short period 8-second swell, and the wind is onshore. That’s a lot of water moving around with no shape. The combined energy hits 770, which is strong, but it’s a messy, choppy mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle wave.

Saturday the 15th is a bit cleaner with glassy conditions in the morning, but the swell is only 4ft and the energy is moderate. It’s just ordinary.

Sunday the 16th is the real standout. The morning has a clean 4ft E swell with a cross-off wind, and the afternoon turns glassy with a light ENE breeze. The combined energy is a solid 290, and the period is 10 seconds. This is the best stretch of the forecast. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, consistent, and the conditions are perfect. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that’s a winner.

Monday the 17th has a glassy morning, but the swell drops to 3ft. The energy is moderate. It’s a nice morning session, but not as good as Sunday.

After that, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th see a bit more size, but the wind picks up again. The energy is moderate to strong, but the conditions are marginal. There’s nothing to get excited about.

So, the pick of the bunch is the morning of Thursday the 6th for a clean, long-period glassy session, and then Sunday the 16th is the best overall day for a clean, fun surf at New Brighton.

Rusty.

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