Newdicks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Newdicks Beach. This is a beach-and-reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s an inconsistent sort of spot that doesn’t fire all that often. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about 1° cooler than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a bit on the nippy side. For the first week and a half, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got flat spells, tiny ripples, and mostly cross-onshore or light winds that aren’t doing us any favours. The swell is puny, with wave energy barely registering (5 to 62), and the conditions are labelled poor. There’s a glimmer on Saturday morning, 25th July, with a clean 5ft cross-off swell from the NNW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (242). It’s still only a marginal call, and the crowds can be there sometimes. The real standout, and the only time this spot truly wakes up, is on Tuesday morning, 4th August. That’s the one to circle. The swell jumps to 8ft from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 554. The wind is glassy and offshore from the SSW, so it’s going to be clean. That’s the best wave of the whole forecast, but at 8ft, it’s getting into the size that’s only for the experienced crew. The following days, 5th and 6th August, see even bigger swell – 10ft and 8ft from the NNE – but the wind gets strong (22-25 mph from the SSE), and the conditions are marginal. The wave energy is very high (1383 to 1827), but it’s going to be a tough, blown-out mess. A beach-and-reef setup in that kind of wind and size might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing. Friday morning, 7th August, the swell drops to 4ft from the NNE, with a 9-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the S, giving clean conditions and a moderate energy of 304. That’s a solid option, but not the standout. So, if you’re holding out, the best bet is Tuesday morning, 4th August, for the offshore clean lines. After that, the swell is too big and the wind too strong for a good paddle session. For the rest of the window, it’s a long, flat run, so don’t be surprised if it stays poor – this spot is inconsistent for a reason. Keep an eye on that Tuesday morning, it’s the only true highlight.

Rusty.

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