New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook for New Brighton Beach over the next sixteen days is pretty flat. There’s nothing that really gets the heart racing, but there are a few windows where you might be able to scratch an itch if you’re desperate. The water is sitting at 51°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a set that might not come.

We start off on Monday the 14th with small, weak swell from the southeast at 1ft and a 10-second period. The combined energy is only 29, so it’s barely a ripple. Cloudy with onshore wind, so it’s a solid skip. Tuesday the 15th looks the same – tiny waves in the morning with glassy conditions, 1.0ft from the southeast, but still just 18 on the energy scale. It’s pretty but not surfable. Afternoon picks up a bit of period (13 seconds) from the east-northeast, but only 0.7ft, so still a no-go.

Wednesday the 16th morning brings a brief moment of hope: 3ft from the north with a 4-second period and glassy conditions. The period is way too short though, so the waves will be crumbly and weak. Combined energy is only 26. It’s basically windswell with no push. Thursday the 17th gives us offshore winds from the southwest at 12 mph, but only 1.0ft of swell. Clean conditions, but nothing to ride.

Friday the 18th morning is the first real glimmer. We’ve got 2ft from the east with a 13-second period, giving us a combined energy of 90. It’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The waves are surfable, but it’s ordinary. You could get a few small, lined-up runners if you’re patient. The afternoon gets ruined by onshore wind.

Saturday the 19th afternoon pushes the swell up to 3ft from the north-northeast with a 5-second period, combined energy hits 108. That’s moderate energy, but the period is terrible, and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s messy. Sunday the 20th afternoon gives us glassy conditions and 2ft from the east at 11 seconds, energy at 58. Surfable but very ordinary.

Monday the 21st morning is all glass, calm wind, with a 19-second period from the south-southeast, but only 1.0ft. That long period will push a little more shape into the wave, but it’s tiny. Energy is 83. Not worth the drive. The afternoon jumps to 4ft from the north-northwest, but period drops to 4 seconds, so it’s bumpy and weak.

The following week, from the 22nd through the 26th, is a write-off. Tiny waves in the 0.3ft to 1ft range, poor wind, and very low energy. Then on Sunday the 27th morning, we get a solid increase: 2ft from the east with a 13-second period and clean offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 132. That’s the real standout of the entire outlook – decent energy, clean surf, and a proper groundswell period. This is the best bet for sure, but it’s still modest in size. The east direction won’t be perfect for the break since the optimum swell direction is east-northeast, but it’s close enough to work.

Monday the 28th morning is glassy again, 1ft from the east-southeast at 12 seconds, energy 80. Surfable, but not exciting. Tuesday the 29th morning gives another pulse of energy with 1ft from the south-southeast at 16 seconds, energy hitting 136. That’s a very long period groundswell, and clean cross-offshore wind. You’ll get some nice, long lines if you’re sitting at a point break or reef, but at a beach break it could be a bit too straight. Still, it’s the other standout moment – small but clean.

Overall, it’s a flat stretch with two brief windows that might deliver a few fun waves: Sunday morning the 27th and Tuesday morning the 29th. If you’re a beginner, the size stays well under 5ft so it’s safe, but there’s hardly any swell most days. Crowds are possible at New Brighton Beach when it’s inconsistent like this – locals get territorial when it’s small. Keep your expectations low and your wetsuit warm.

Rusty

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