New Brighton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's talk about what's cookin' at New Brighton Beach. Rusty here, and I'm gonna lay it out straight. The beginning of this run is a total bust – Friday's all cross-onshore chop, and the first few days are a write-off. Don't bother paddlin' out.

But don't you worry, because this forecast shapes up real nice. There are some killer windows of clean, rideable surf, especially once we get past the weekend.

The first real chance to get wet is on Sunday the 5th. The morning's lookin' good with a clean 4ft swell from the east-northeast and a light cross-offshore breeze. It ain't gonna grind, but it'll be fun. The energy is moderate at 435. The period is short at 9 seconds, so the waves will be a bit choppy, but it's a solid go. The afternoon gets messy with stronger wind.

Now, Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are mostly rough, but hold onto your leash for Tuesday afternoon. The 7th of July, that late session, is a real standout. We're talkin' a solid 8ft swell from the east-northeast – that's a serious amount of water. The energy is a massive 1752, which is strong to very strong. This one's for the experts only – it's gonna be powerful and heavy. The best part is the light offshore breeze from the south, keepin' it glassy. If you've got the stones and the right board, this is the session.

The rest of that week into the weekend looks solid. Wednesday the 8th through Saturday the 11th has a real consistent run of clean, offshore conditions. The swell sits around 5ft to 6ft from the east, with periods stretching out to 11 seconds. That longer period means better shape and more push. The energy is moderate-to-strong, between 476 and 894 – plenty of grunt for a good ride. Mornings with that light offshore breeze will be pristine. Crowds are a sometimes thing here, so you'll likely have company, but with this quality, it's worth the line-up.

After that, the surf drops off. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th have some glassy moments but the swell gets tiny. Tuesday the 14th is a mess again with cross-onshore wind.

Now, I spot a second, interesting window about a week and a half out. On Wednesday the 15th of July, we get a solid 8ft swell from the northeast. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and stormy, but the offshore wind from the west-southwest will keep it clean. The energy is a strong 972. It's worth a look, but remember, that's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it. After that, the surf dwindles into small and weak conditions through the end.

So here's the bottom line: your best bet is Tuesday afternoon the 7th for the big, clean, expert-only swell. If you want something a bit more chill, the mornings from Wednesday the 8th to Saturday the 11th are your ticket to clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

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