New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It's been a bit quiet, and I've gotta be straight with you – the first solid recommendation isn't until Saturday, July 18th, so we're looking at a few days with nothing worth paddling out for. After that, there's a real mixed bag, with another quiet spell before a little pulse of energy later on.

Right, we kick things off proper on Saturday, July 18th at New Brighton Beach. Saturday morning is our standout. We've got a clean 3ft swell pushing in from the east with a nice long period of 15 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is light offshore from the west-southwest, so it's going to be glassy and lined up perfectly for a beginner-friendly break like this. The combined swell energy is sitting at a solid moderate level (505), so there's enough push to get you moving. Water temp here is 50°, about average for this time of year. Not anything to worry about, just normal winter temps. Sunday the 19th is still worth a look – 2ft easterly swell, clean with the same offshore wind in the morning. It's smaller, but it'll be fun for a longboard or a mini-mal.

Now, after Sunday it drops right off. We get a few days of tiny, clean waves, but nothing with enough size or energy to really get excited about. Monday the 20th has a glassy 1ft south-southeast swell, but it's gutless. Tuesday the 21st, same story. There's even a period where the combined energy drops into the double digits (less than 100), which is just weak.

Then we get another little window. The real promise is for Saturday, July 25th. Early morning, the swell bumps up a touch to 2ft from the east, period of 15 seconds, and it's looking glassy with a light west-southwest breeze. By the afternoon of the 25th, the wind swings to a light north-easterly and it's still glassy, with the swell nudging up to 2ft. The combined energy hits the 100s (153), so there's some life in it. It's not big, but for a spot like New Brighton that's inconsistent, this is a nice little run. Keep an eye on the morning of the 28th of July too – 3ft easterly swell with a 12-second period and a clean offshore wind. It's a bit further out, so the certainty drops, but it's a promising sign to end the period.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 18th is your best bet, no question about it. Sunday the 19th is a solid second option if you miss it. After that, it's a waiting game until Saturday the 25th for another chance at some glassy, small waves. Stay patient, keep your eye on the forecast, and for now, this is what we've got.

Rusty.

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