New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for New Brighton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to get wet isn’t until Tuesday the 28th, and even then it’s pretty marginal. The surf is small, around 3ft to 4ft, coming from the east with a long 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell, but the energy is only moderate (417). The wind is light and variable, so it could be clean enough for a beginner to have a go, but it’s not going to be anything to write home about. Water temp is sitting at 49°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 29th morning is actually a bit of a bright spot early on. We’ve got glassy conditions with a light offshore wind from the west, and the swell is still that long-period east groundswell at 3ft. It’s a small wave, but with that glassy surface and a groundswell offering some shape, it’s your best bet for a clean, gentle session early in the week. The energy is moderate (285). Don’t expect any power, but for a quiet paddle, it’s okay.

Then things go a bit flat and messy. From Thursday the 30th through to the start of August, the wind picks up strong from the north and southwest, making a mess of things. The swell drops right off, and the periods get short and weak. A few days there are proper poor, with lumpy cross-shore winds and rain showers. Not worth paddling out for.

We get a little glimmer on Sunday the 2nd with a gentle offshore wind and a clean 2ft to 3ft wave, but it’s still weak. The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 6th of August. That afternoon we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the south-southeast, with a 13-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 2175 – that’s strong, powerful surf. This is definitely for experienced surfers only; anything over 8ft is expert territory, and this is close. The wind is clean, the power is there, and the direction is decent. This is the best on offer by a long shot, but don’t be fooled, it’s a proper heavy wave for that day.

After that, the following week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 9th has a clean 4ft from the southeast with light offshore winds, good for a fun session. Then Monday the 10th has a punchy 5ft from the southeast again, but with a shorter 8-second period, it’ll be a bit more crumbly. For the rest of the second week, it’s more small stuff with variable winds. Nothing else really jumps out as a standout.

So, to sum it up: the early part is quiet and small, with Wednesday the 29th being your best bet for a clean, easy wave. The big one, the one for the experienced crew, is Thursday the 6th of August. Don’t sleep on that, but respect the size.

Rusty.

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