Newdicks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Newdicks Beach.

First off, the water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest wetsuit just yet.

Right now, there’s not much to get excited about. We’ve got a few days of tiny, weak surf ahead. The energy is next to nothing – we’re talking readings of just 5 (that’s barely a ripple) to around 21 early on. The swell is small and confused, with short periods under 8 seconds. It’s not going to be worth paddling out for a while. The first real chance of something surfable doesn’t show up until Friday morning, July 31st. That morning we see a 5ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 275. The wind is cross-off from the west at 15 km/h, so conditions will be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first proper wave all week. The afternoon gets windier, choppier, and drops back to 5ft, so aim for the early session.

There’s a bit of a lull again after that. Saturday morning, August 1st, has some small 2ft surf with glassy offshore winds from the south, but the energy is weak at 73, and the period is short. It’s surfable, but ordinary. Then we go into a long stretch of tiny, poor surf from Sunday through to the following Wednesday. The swell stays under 1.0ft with periods all over the place, and the energy is pitiful – mostly in the teens. You’ll be sitting on your board doing nothing.

The first real pulse of interest comes much later. On Monday, August 10th, the morning shows a 4ft swell from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy climbs to 210. The wind is cross-off from the southeast, so it’ll be clean. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s a step up.

Then things get a bit more serious. Tuesday, August 11th, is a mess for paddling. The swell is 7ft to 7ft from the NE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is massive – 792 in the morning, 1040 in the afternoon. That’s strong wave energy. But the wind is howling from the NE at 30–35 km/h, cross-on and lumpy. The surf quality is poor, and with that size and wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s not one for the beginner crew either – over 5ft, it’s getting too big for learners.

Now, the best of the whole forecast is shaping up for Wednesday, August 12th. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the NE, period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is a whopping 1404 – that’s very strong. The wind is cross-off from the southeast at 25 km/h, keeping it clean. The afternoon is similar, with 8ft and energy at 1215, with lighter winds. This is the standout. But heads up: at 8ft, that’s expert territory. It’s too big for beginners. The period is 11 seconds, which is decent – a groundswell that’ll give you some push. The swell direction from the NE is not the optimum for this spot (which prefers ENE), but the sheer size and clean conditions make it the best window.

Thursday, August 13th, still has some size. Morning brings a 5ft swell from the ENE, period of 10 seconds, energy of 460, and glassy offshore winds from the SSW. That’s a good morning – clean, solid, and the direction is much better. It’s a close second to Wednesday’s offering.

After that, the surf fades quickly. Friday, August 14th, has a 4ft swell but the wind is up to 35 km/h from the southeast, so it’s messy and poor. The window closes.

So, overall, the first week is a write-off. The best surf is in the second week – specifically Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday morning, August 13th. Wednesday has the biggest, most powerful swell, but it’s big and only for the experts. Thursday morning is a bit smaller, cleaner, and a better direction, making it the most user-friendly of the good days. Both are promising, but the long-range nature means there’s some uncertainty. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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