92nd Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is.

We’re looking at a 16-day stretch, and honestly, there’s not much to get your heart pumping. The first few days are a write-off — tiny surf, wrong winds, and no energy. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Thursday, September 3rd, but it’s still pretty ordinary.

The only break in the picture is 92nd Street, a breakwater setup. The water is about 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year — nothing wild, but you’ll notice it.

Thursday morning the 3rd has a 1ft swell from the SE, period of 9 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind from the WSW. The surface is clean. The combined energy is a weak 57 — just a little pulse. It’s surfable, but you’re working for every wave. Thursday afternoon is a bit better: 2ft, same direction, energy at 96, still clean. This is the best of a weak bunch.

Friday morning the 4th drops to 1ft, period down to 8 seconds, energy at 23. It’s clean, but it’s barely a ripple. For a beginner spot, it’s fine, but don’t expect any push.

Then we hit a dry spell. Saturday morning the 5th has 1.0ft, offshore wind, but energy at 21. Not worth the drive.

Sunday morning the 6th sees a bump: 3ft from the E, period of 7 seconds, energy at 135 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the NE, so it’s clean. This is the biggest swell of the window, but it’s short-period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and won’t hold shape well. For a breakwater, it might have a little punch, but it’s not a quality wave.

Monday morning the 7th has a 1ft ESE swell with a long period of 11 seconds, clean offshore wind from the NW, energy at 43. That’s a groundswell feel, but the size is tiny. It’ll be glassy and lined up, but you’ll be scratching for a ride.

Tuesday the 8th gets messy: 4ft from the S, period of 6 seconds, energy at 107 (moderate). But the wind is cross-on from the SW, so it’s choppy and ugly. Not fun.

From Wednesday the 9th through to the 17th, it’s a mix of tiny to small swells, most under 3ft, with periods all over the place. The wind is often clean or offshore, but the energy stays low — mostly in the teens to low 80s. There’s no standout day. The best of the second week is Wednesday morning the 16th: 2ft from the ESE, period of 6 seconds, light offshore wind from the NW, energy at 43. Clean, but weak.

Bottom line: 92nd Street is mostly flat or tiny for the next two weeks. The moderate swell on Sunday the 6th is the biggest, but it’s short-period and won’t be great. If you’re a beginner, you might get a few ankle-biters on the clean days, but there’s no real swell. Keep the board ready — forecasts change, and it won’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty, out.

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