New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about New Brighton Beach. The next couple of weeks are pretty average. The first week is mostly a washout, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth a look if you’re patient.

Right now, we’re in a rough patch. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are tiny, with weak, short-period swells around 2ft and the wind is ugly—cross-on or onshore, making for choppy, messy conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at 52°F, which is a small blessing but not enough to save the surf.

Tuesday the 8th stays small, but the morning has a clean look with a light cross-off breeze. Swell is still only 2ft though, so it’s really a beginner’s playground. Wednesday the 9th sees a little bump in size, hitting 4ft in the afternoon, but that onshore easterly wind at 12 mph is going to ruin it.

Thursday the 10th morning is a tease—glassy, zero wind, but the swell is just 2ft. Not enough to get excited about. Friday the 11th is flat and glassy, with tiny 0.7ft leftovers. Not worth paddling out.

Now, the first real standout comes on Saturday the 12th. The morning offers a clean, moderate offshore wind from the west. Swell is a modest 2ft, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits 137—moderate energy for a short window. The break is inconsistent, but this is the best you’ll see in the first week. The offshore wind will keep it clean, and the longer period means the waves will have some shape. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so this is a good time for a learner to get some clean, small waves.

Sunday the 13th morning is similar, with a 3ft, 14-second swell from the SSE and a clean offshore wind. The energy is stronger at 264 (moderate), so there’s a bit more punch. Still, with the inconsistency, don’t expect a crowd.

The second week gets a little more interesting. Tuesday the 15th morning has a 3ft, 14-second swell from the SE, with a combined energy of 346—moderate and building. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest swell of the period so far. The crowd profile is “sometimes”, so you might have a few others out, but nothing crazy.

Wednesday the 16th morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell drops to 2ft. Not much to work with.

The next real shot is late in the forecast. Monday the 21st morning looks like the best of the entire run. A 2ft, 10-second swell from the SE, with a light offshore wind, and combined energy of 189 (moderate). The break is inconsistent, but when it comes, it’ll be clean and rideable. The afternoon of the 21st sees a bigger pulse of 2ft, 14-second swell from the E, with energy jumping to 363, but the wind turns onshore from the ENE, so it’s a gamble.

Overall, if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet, Saturday the 12th morning is your best bet. For the more experienced surfer, the windows on Sunday the 13th morning and Monday the 21st morning offer the most potential with cleaner conditions. The rest of the period is a flat, windy mess. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this area tends to change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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