New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough start. There’s no decent surf for the first ten days or so. The waves are tiny, the wind is all over the place, and it’s just not worth getting wet. You’re looking at a long dry spell from the 1st right through to the 10th of September. A few little pulses of swell come through, but they’re weak, short-period, and blown out. If you’re keen, you’d be better off staying home.

The first real chance of a wave comes on the morning of Thursday 11th September at New Brighton Beach. We’ve got a clean, glassy start with a 3ft easterly groundswell at a nice long 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 308, so there’s some proper grunt in the water. The wind is glassy, which is a huge plus – it’ll be smooth and clean. That morning session is the clear standout of the whole outlook. The water temp is about 51°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus. The swell direction is exactly what this spot likes, so it should wrap in nicely.

That afternoon on the 11th, the swell picks up to 4ft from the east with a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 731. But the wind turns onshore, so it’ll get messy. The tide might be a factor too. If you know the bank really well, you might snag one, but it’s not a session for everyone.

The following morning, Saturday 12th September, holds a similar 4ft east-northeast swell with an 11-second period and moderate energy (399). But again, the wind is cross-onshore, putting a few ripples on the surface. It’s borderline. The size is manageable for a confident beginner, but it’s not clean. That Thursday morning is really the only solid call.

After that, it fades into small, ordinary conditions for the rest of the second week. The waves drop back under 3ft, and while the wind might clean up here and there, the energy is just gone. There’s a bit of a clean-up on the 15th and 16th with a light offshore and a 2ft - 2ft easterly swell, but it’s very weak. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the one and only standout is Thursday 11th September morning at New Brighton Beach. Get on it if you can.

Rusty.

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