Newdicks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's take a look at the next couple weeks for Newdicks Beach. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's break it down.

The start of the period is a total write-off. This Sunday the 9th, we've got onshore winds and rain making a mess of things—definitely not worth paddling out. The swell energy is weak, down around 52, and the water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, which is a bit of a shock to the system.

We start to see a glimmer of hope on Monday the 10th. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore and it cleans up, with the swell picking up to 5ft out of the north. The energy jumps to a moderate 326 (moderate wave energy). It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the first real chance to get wet. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it will be a bit disorganized, but the clean conditions will make it fun.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a tease. The morning is glassy, and the swell holds at 3ft, but the energy is weak at 127 (weak wave energy). It’s surfable, but pretty average. The afternoon gets a bit messy with an onshore breeze.

The middle of the week, from Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th, is dominated by crummy winds and building, but junky swell. The energy starts to climb—from 154 up to 372 (moderate wave energy)—but the period stays short and the wind is all over the place. This is that period where the setup looks a lot more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The waves are there, but it’s going to be a battle.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. The weekend of the 15th and 16th. The swell is actually showing some muscle, with the energy hitting 404 and 482 (strong wave energy) on Saturday. The size is up around 6ft to 6ft, and the period is a bit better at 8 seconds. The wind is messy in the morning, but the afternoon of Saturday the 15th looks cleaner with a cross-off breeze. This is your standout window. It's still not a classic, but it’s the best of the run. Sunday the 16th has similar energy but the wind turns against us, so it’s a one-day deal.

After that, the plug gets pulled. From Sunday the 16th afternoon onwards, the swell just fades away. The energy drops right off, and we’re looking at a long, flat spell. The wind does go offshore and clean for a few days, but there’s just no waves to ride. This flat spell stretches for over a week, all the way through to the end of the forecast. We’re talking about a solid 8-day gap with nothing on offer. The swell doesn't really come back, only tiny little dribbles of less than a foot with weak energy. It’s a dead period.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is the afternoon of Saturday the 15th. It won’t be a classic, but it’s the only time with a bit of size and clean enough conditions. The rest of the period is either blown out or flat. Keep your board ready, because after that long lull, it’s bound to pick up again.

Rusty.

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