92nd Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's break it down for you.

Honestly, mate, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a flat spell overall. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions with barely anything to get excited about. The first hint of proper surfable waves doesn't show up until Tuesday, the 7th of July, but even then, it's nothing to write home about. For the most part, the combined swell energy is weak, sitting in the double-digits through the first week, meaning the ocean feels pretty gutless.

The first real chance of a paddle comes on Tuesday morning, the 7th of July, at 92nd Street. It's a breakwater setup, perfect for beginners. We're looking at a tiny 4ft swell from the ESE, but it's a weak, short-period windswell at 6 seconds. The combined energy just cracks into triple digits, so there's a bit of movement, but it's not powerful. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNE at 9 mph, which should keep the surface clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Crowds are possible here, but with surf this ordinary, it won't be packed.

The rest of the period is a bust. We get a few clean moments, like Wednesday the 8th of July with an offshore NNW wind at 6 mph, but the swell is only 2ft from the SSE. The energy is still weak. After that, it's a mix of onshore winds and tiny waves, with many days showing combined energy below 60. There's a slight bump in swell on Sunday the 19th of July, with 5ft from the SSW and combined energy jumping up to 258, which is moderate. But the wind is cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, making for messy, choppy conditions. It's still rated as poor, so don't drive for it.

Forget the long-range stuff; it's too far out to bank on, and the conditions look ordinary anyway. The only standout – and I'm using that word loosely – is that Tuesday the 7th of July morning session. It's small, it's clean, and it's something to get wet on. For beginners, that's your window.

Rusty, signing off.

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