92nd Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest, looking at this forecast for 92nd Street is a bit of a heartbreaker. I’ve got a gut feeling telling me we’re in for a long, flat spell. There’s nothing on offer right now, and when you scan through the next couple of weeks, it’s a whole lot of nothing. We’re looking at a gap from the start all the way through to mid-July with zero decent options. This is one of those times where you might as well keep the board in the car because you won't need it.

The story changes a little around Monday, July 13th, when we finally see a bit of life. The swell bumps up to 7ft to 7ft from the east, with a period of 7-8 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up into the strong range (342 to 535), so there’s definitely some push in the water. But here’s the catch: the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the east, gusting at 19 mph, creating lumpy, messy conditions. For a breakwater setup like this, that’s not going to be pretty. It’s going to be a real battle, and the wave quality will be pretty poor. Honestly, with that much wind and chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

After that pulse, the swell fades fast. Through the rest of the second week we’re back to small, weak waves under 4ft. The wind does offer up some clean conditions, especially on Friday the 17th and Sunday the 19th when it goes glassy, but with swell heights barely reaching 2ft and energy in the weak range (36 to 73), it’s not really enough to get excited about. You might find a knee-high ripple if you’re desperate.

When we do see a little swell, the only break on the cards is 92nd Street. It’s a breakwater spot, exposed to the swell, and it works best when the swell comes from the SSE. The water is running at about 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a full 6°F above average, so you can leave the wetsuit at home. But with consistent “poor surf conditions” across the whole forecast, it's a tough sell. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but honestly, when there’s nothing to ride, that’s not a worry.

So, in short, there’s nothing to recommend. Don’t hold your breath for the second week either. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s just how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a solid pass.

Rusty.

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