New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up at New Brighton Beach.

Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got a lot of small, ordinary days to sit through before a decent pulse of energy shows up. The water is sitting at 51°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a small win if you’re brave enough to get in.

The first real chance to get a wave is on Friday, July 10th. The morning is your best bet with a 4ft easterly swell and a clean 11-second period, plus a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (317), and it’ll be glassy and clean. The afternoon stays similar in size but the quality drops off a bit. Consistency is an issue here though, as this spot is known to be inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets.

Saturday, July 11th, is a fade. The morning has small 3ft waves with a light offshore, and the afternoon goes glassy but tiny at 2ft. You could get a grovelly one, but it’s pretty ordinary. Sunday the 12th is basically flat with poor conditions, so don’t bother.

The whole first week is a real struggle. From Monday the 13th through to Thursday the 16th, it’s mostly small, weak, and poor. There’s a weird moment on Wednesday afternoon, July 15th, with a 0.7ft swell but a super long 19-second period – that’s basically an ocean lake, not a wave. The energy is weak (61), so you’re just looking at the horizon.

Now, here’s the standout. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 17th. This is the one to aim for. The morning brings a solid 4ft easterly groundswell, but it’s the afternoon that really lights up. The swell bumps to 4ft from the east, with a lovely 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 734. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is the best quality surf in the entire window. The swell direction is perfect for the break, and it’s got real power.

Saturday, July 18th, still has some leftover energy. The morning is glassy with 3ft waves and a long 14-second period from the east (energy at 417). It’s a good follow-up session, but the afternoon gets ruined by an onshore wind, so get on it early.

After that, it’s a slow fade again. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th have small, glassy 2ft to 2ft waves that are surfable but very ordinary. From Tuesday the 21st through to the end of the window, it’s mostly onshore winds and poor conditions, even though there’s a bit of swell. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days with cross-onshore winds and choppy water.

Overall, the window is mostly a write-off, but that Friday the 17th afternoon is a true standout. Get on it.

Rusty.

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