New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for New Brighton Beach. The next couple weeks have some clean waves early, then a long flat stretch, before things shape up again near the end.

We start on Tuesday, July 7th, with some small but fun waves. The morning brings a 4ft east swell, period around 9 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate at 327. Water temp is 51°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s a good chance to get wet. The afternoon goes to 5ft with a clean offshore wind from the SW and moderate energy (368). This is the best of the early action.

Wednesday the 8th looks even better. The morning has a 5ft east swell with a longer 11-second period, adding some punch. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, making for glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to a strong 521. This is a standout morning – the combo of a decent swell, good period, and clean wind is hard to beat. Afternoon turns to a cross-shore with light rain, so the quality drops.

Thursday and Friday the 9th and 10th offer more clean but smaller surf. Thursday’s 5ft east swell (11 seconds) is on the bigger side, but the cross-offshore winds and moderate energy (505) mean it’s still surfable. Friday drops to 4ft to 4ft, but with gentle offshore winds and clean conditions, it’s a solid pick for a longboard or learner.

Now, here’s the gap. From Saturday the 11th through Wednesday the 15th, it goes pretty quiet. The swell drops below 3ft, winds turn onshore or cross-on, and the energy falls into the double digits. There’s a few days of barely surfable knee-high slop with choppy conditions. The water feels flat and lifeless.

But things turn around. On Thursday the 16th, we get a surprise: a 3ft east swell with a very long 15-second period rolling in. The wind is offshore from the WSW, and the energy jumps to 289. It’s small, but that long period means clean, lined-up waves, best for a point or reef setup. Still, it’s a welcome change.

The real standout comes on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning delivers a 4ft ESE swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind from the WSW, and a massive energy reading of 859. That’s strong wave energy for New Brighton. Conditions are clean with a gentle offshore, and the afternoon stays good with a 5ft swell and glassy winds. This is the best of the whole outlook – solid chest-to-head-high waves with plenty of push and clean faces. A cracker of a day.

Sunday the 19th holds steady with 3ft east swell, 12-second period, and clean offshore winds. A great follow-up session. Then Monday the 20th sees onshore winds kill the quality, but Tuesday the 21st bounces back with a clean 3ft east swell, 13-second period, and cross-offshore winds.

Overall, the first few days and that sweet Saturday on the 18th are your best bets. If you can get out on the 7th, 8th, or 18th, you’ll be smiling.

Rusty.

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