New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta tell ya, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty much a write-off. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are flat or tiny, and even when there’s a little bump of energy, the conditions are just ordinary. The swell is weak, with combined energy only hitting 196 (moderate) on Wednesday morning, but it’s a 3ft SE swell at 11 seconds – a bit of groundswell, but nothing to write home about with the wind being a light offshore cross-off.

Thursday the 6th morning is the first real glimmer. The swell is 2ft from the SE at 10 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 5 km/h. The water’s around 49° with a 0.7° anomaly, so pretty much average for the time of year. The combined energy is 232 (moderate), but the surf is still just “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but there’s not much push.

We then hit a real dry spell. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to Sunday the 9th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell drops to 1.0ft or less, and the wind is messy or onshore. There’s a gap of about three days with no real recommendations.

Monday the 10th morning brings a bit of hope. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SE, but with a short period of just 7 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. The wind is glassy, though, so it’ll be clean. Combined energy is 209 (moderate). Still, it’s only a 1 out of 10 type of session, very ordinary.

The middle of the week, from the 11th to the 13th, is pretty grim. Onshore winds from the ENE and E, with the swell building to 5ft, but it’s all short-period, junky windswell, and the wind is howling. The combined energy hits 260 (moderate) on Tuesday afternoon, but with onshore winds, it’s just a mess. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday the 14th morning we get a little relief. Offshore wind from the WSW at 15 km/h, with a 3ft E swell at 8 seconds. Combined energy is 119 (moderate). It’s clean, but still very ordinary. That pattern of small, clean but weak surf carries through the weekend.

Now, here’s the standout. Look ahead to Tuesday the 18th. That’s the one. We’ve got a 5ft E swell with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 15 km/h (gentle breeze) and it’s clean. The combined energy is a solid 678 (strong wave energy). This is the best on offer, no question. The swell direction from the E is right on the money for the optimum ENE, and the 5ft size is good for a wide range of surfers, though it might be a bit much for absolute beginners. The offshore wind will make it clean and lined up. This is a session to circle on the calendar.

Wednesday the 19th morning is still decent, with a 4ft E swell at 12 seconds and offshore wind, combined energy at 480 (strong). A good follow-up day, but the 18th is the real highlight.

The break is New Brighton Beach, which is a fairly exposed, inconsistent spot. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but with the standout swell on the 18th, even the more experienced crew will be happy. The crowds can be a problem here sometimes, so get out early on that Tuesday.

So, to sum it up: a big chunk of nothing early on, then a long wait for that Tuesday the 18th. That’s your best bet. Get ready.

Rusty.

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