92nd Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s happening at 92nd Street over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty flat and quiet stretch for the most part, so we’ve got to be patient and pick our moments.

First up, for the Monday afternoon, July 20th, we’re looking at tiny 2 ft swell from the S with a short period. The combined energy is a weak 36, and with a SSE wind blowing onshore, it’s a no-go. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The next few days don’t offer much to get excited about. Tuesday, July 21st, sees a bump to 3 ft from the SSE, but with a period of only 5 seconds and a fresh onshore breeze, it’s messy. The energy jumps to 135 on Tuesday afternoon, but the wind shifts cross-onshore and it’s lumpy. Wednesday, July 22nd, brings a bigger, more powerful 6 ft from the S with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a chop. The energy is a moderate 656, but it’s not clean enough to call it good.

We finally get a small window of opportunity on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning sees a 4 ft SSE swell with a moderate offshore wind from the N, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is 164. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable. The afternoon glass off, with a light SSE breeze and a 3 ft swell, is about as good as it gets in this run. The energy drops to 119, but it will be clean. It’s ordinary, but it’s a wave.

Then we hit a long, dry spell. From Friday, July 24th, right through to Tuesday, July 29th, the swell drops off and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. We’re talking 2 ft to 3 ft with weak energy, and it’s just not worth the paddle out. This is a real gap of about five days with nothing.

The next standout comes on Wednesday, July 29th, in the afternoon. A clean 5 ft S swell arrives with a period of 10 seconds, and a light offshore NNW wind. The combined energy jumps to 570, which is a solid moderate to strong reading. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and for this spot, that’s the highlight of the whole outlook. The swell is from the S, which is a good direction for the break. It’s not too big, but it’s a nice, clean, punchy wave.

After that, we’re back to the doldrums. Thursday, July 30th, through to Tuesday, August 4th, is a mix of puny swell, poor winds, and choppy conditions. The swell drops to 1 ft by the end of the run with energy in the 20s and 30s. It’s a total blank.

So, the best on offer is that Wednesday, July 29th afternoon session. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so it’s not a secret spot, but with this much flatness, it’ll be quiet.

Rusty.

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