Newport-South Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what we’ve got coming down the line.

First up, the early days are pretty flat out. Newport-South Beach is the only spot in the mix. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, open to the west, and needs an east wind to be offshore. But from Sunday the 30th of August through Wednesday the 2nd of September, the wind is all cross or cross-onshore, the swell is small – 3ft to 4ft – and it’s choppy. The wave energy sits in the moderate range (around 463 to 569), but the quality is poor. Don’t bother.

On Wednesday afternoon the 2nd, the swell jumps to 8ft but with a short 8-second period and a fresh 35 km/h cross-shore wind. That’s a lumpy, messy mess. The energy hits 1198, but the wind will kill it. This looks more like a kiteboarding day than a surfing one.

Now, Thursday the 3rd of September – that’s the turnaround. The morning has clean 6ft swell from the west-northwest, 10-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and strong energy at 997. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. That afternoon is the real gem: 8ft from the west-northwest, 11-second period, glassy 5 km/h cross-offshore wind, and energy at 1641. This is groundswell, powerful and well-shaped, but it’s big enough for experienced surfers only. For the crew who can handle it, this is the best session of the forecast.

Friday the 4th of September keeps the good vibes. Morning is dead calm with 5ft from the west-northwest and 10-second period – clean, solid. Energy at 811. That afternoon drops to 3ft but with a very long 18-second period from the southwest, and glassy conditions. That long-period swell will wrap in nicely but might run a bit straight on the beach – still, with no wind, it’ll be beautiful.

Saturday morning the 5th is another glassy start, 3ft from the southwest at 16 seconds. Clean as a whistle. But the afternoon wind swings onshore and it’s back to chop.

From the 6th to the 9th of September, it’s small, onshore, and choppy – not worth your time.

Then Thursday the 10th of September has a little gem: 2ft from the southwest with a long 17-second period, light offshore wind, and energy at 960. It’s small but clean – perfect for a longboard or a funshape.

The big one to mark on your calendar is Saturday the 12th of September. That morning is glassy, 7ft from the west-northwest with a 10-second period, and energy at 1113. That’s excellent, powerful, clean surf, but it’s getting into expert-only size. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so hit it early.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are mostly marginal – wind and chop messing things up, though Monday morning shows a hint of something with 6ft from the west-northwest and a 12-second period, but cross-shore wind.

So here’s the deal: the first few days are a bust. The real standout is Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon – that 8ft west-northwest groundswell with glassy wind is the best on offer. Saturday the 12th of September morning is another cracker if you’re experienced. The rest is small, windy, or just average. Pick your moments when the wind drops and the swell lines up.

Rusty.

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