92nd Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew on what's happening at 92nd Street.

Honestly, the first ten days are a total bust. The swell is flat, the wind is all wrong, and there's just no energy to work with. You'd be looking at a long, boring stretch of nothing.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't come until Tuesday, July 21st. That morning, the wind swings offshore from the north, and the ocean wakes up. We're looking at waves around 5ft from the east, with a combined energy of 302 (moderate). The water is about 71°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. That offshore wind is the key—it'll keep the lineup glassy. That Tuesday morning slot is the best of the whole forecast if you're a capable surfer. It's a bit too much for a beginner, but for everyone else, that's your window.

The next one to circle is Thursday, July 24th, in the morning. A cross-offshore wind will keep things tidy on a 6ft swell from the SSE, with a combined energy of 355 (moderate). The waves will have some punch, but it'll be clean. That's a solid second-best option.

Then, right at the end, on Saturday, July 25th, the morning goes glassy. The swell drops to a friendly 4ft from the south, with energy at 278 (moderate). That's a much more manageable size, and with those mirror-flat conditions, it's a great option for just about everyone.

The rest of the days are a write-off. The afternoons are all onshore wind and chop, turning any decent swell into a washing machine. On the 23rd, we see the biggest swell of the period, hitting 6ft, but it's getting hammered by strong onshore winds—that's more of a kite-surfing day than a surfing one.

So, bottom line: suffer through the first week and a half. Your best shots are the morning of the 21st, the morning of the 24th, and maybe the morning of the 25th. Don't lock in any plans for the second week far out.

Rusty.

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