Newdicks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Newdicks Beach over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow burn, but there's a flicker of something promising if you're patient.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a long, dry spell. From now until the morning of Sunday, August 9th, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. We're talking tiny dribbles of swell, nothing over 1ft, and the energy is basically non-existent. It's a full week of flatness, so save your wax and your energy.

Then, on Sunday, August 9th, things finally show a pulse. We get a jump to 4ft of swell from the NNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 197, and it's clean with a light offshore breeze in the morning. Look, it's surfable, but it's ordinary. The wind turns onshore in the afternoon, so that morning window is your only shot. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but don't expect any fireworks.

The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, August 15th. The morning is looking like the best on offer for the whole outlook. We've got a solid 7ft of swell from the north, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is strong at 559. While the wind is light and cross-offshore, the surf is going to be clean and have some push. That's a fair bit of movement for a beginner spot, so it might be a bit much if you're just starting out, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that's the window. The afternoon sees a similar size but the wind swings a bit and the quality drops, so make the most of the morning.

The next day, the 16th, still has some size – 5ft to 6ft from the NNW – but the energy is dropping, and the conditions are a bit more marginal. Still, it's a better option than the week of flatness we started with.

After that, it's back to the small stuff. The new swell from the 14th is a bit of a wildcard. The afternoon of the 14th of August shows a massive 10ft from the NNE, but the energy is a huge 1299, and the wind is light and cross-onshore. That's a lot of water moving around with a short period, and it's carrying a "marginal" tag. For a beach and reef setup, that's a messy, powerful beast – probably one for the experts only, and even then, the conditions might not line up. The morning of the 15th is your better bet.

So, to sum it up: don't bother this week. Bide your time. The morning of Saturday, August 15th is your best bet for a paddle, with a clean 7ft north swell. It's not perfect, but it's the best we've got.

Rusty.

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