New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool ya. The water temp is sitting at about 49°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises when you first get in.

Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, is our first real nod. We’re looking at a small, clean 3ft wave from the east, with a long 13-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (284), and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a nice little session if you’re just getting your feet wet. The wind is dead calm – glassy as it gets. The crowds are possible on a day like this, but it’s not a guarantee.

The pattern through the rest of the week and into the start of August is pretty flat. Thursday and Friday are a write-off with messy cross-shore winds and tiny waves. The weekend brings a bit of a bump, but the conditions are just ordinary. Moderate offshore winds on the 2nd of August clean up the 3ft swell, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Now, the real standout window starts to open up on Tuesday, the 4th of August. The morning shows a 3ft SSE swell, 14-second period, with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy jumps to strong (410). By the afternoon, it’s got a little more push at 4ft, and the energy is up to 484. This is a solid, consistent day for the beach.

But the absolute best of the whole run is Wednesday, the 5th of August. Wednesday morning delivers a 5ft swell from the SE, with a 16-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is a massive 1284 – very strong. By the afternoon, it’s even better: 6ft, still from the SE, glassy wind, and a 1306 energy reading. This is proper groundswell. The long period means it’ll be a bit more lined up, with longer waits between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier. For a beginner spot, that 6ft is getting up there, but it’s still manageable for a keen intermediate.

We get another dose of that quality on Thursday the 6th in the morning, with a 5ft SE swell and offshore winds, strong energy at 934. After that, it tails off a bit, but there’s another flare-up on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning shows a 8ft SE swell, short period (9 seconds), and a gentle offshore. The energy is very strong at 1331. That’s a big wave for this break – over 8ft, so it’s really only for the experienced crew. The short period means it’ll be a bit messier and more powerful on the take-off.

The forecast gets a little wild into the second week. Monday the 10th of August shows a massive 15ft east swell, but the system itself says it’s too big for this break. That’s a monster, and the energy is an enormous 6986. That’s not for paddle surfing; that’s kite territory, or just a day to watch from the shore. It settles back down to a solid 6ft east swell with very long periods (14 seconds) on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, with glassy conditions on the morning of the 13th. That’s a promising long-range option, but it’s a bit of a gamble this far out.

To sum it up: the best of the bunch is Wednesday the 5th of August. You’ve got solid, clean, groundswell energy with glassy conditions. A close second is the morning of Sunday the 9th, if you’re feeling brave and want some size. The rest of the window is a waiting game, but the 5th is a lock.

Rusty out.

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