92nd Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break this down for the next 16 days. I’ll level with you from the start – there’s not a lot to get excited about.

We’re looking at 92nd Street, a breakwater spot. Water temp is around 73°, nothing out of the ordinary for now.

That first week, from July 24th up to July 30th, is a tough watch. We’re talking tiny, weak swell, mostly onshore winds, and poor surf. The energy is weak, sitting in the 30s and 70s, and the swell is short-period slop. There are a couple of brief moments to keep an eye on, though. On Thursday, July 30th, the afternoon goes glassy as the wind swings north-northeast. The combined energy hits 136 (moderate wave energy), and we’ve got a 0.8m swell from the SSE at 10 seconds. It’s ordinary, but it will be the cleanest you’ll see all week. That same morning, with light northerly winds and cross-offshore flow, is also worth a look, but don't expect much size.

Then we hit a real dry patch starting July 31st. Days of nothing. The swell goes flat, the wind is either onshore or too strong, and the scores are all zero. This dead zone stretches deep into the start of August.

For beginners, the swell never tops 1.5m, so it’s never dangerous, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth the drive.

Come Tuesday, August 6th, the swell tries to kick up a little, but it’s still wonky. By Friday, August 8th, we get a pulse of southerly swell peaking at 1.0m in the morning, with a combined energy of 150 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-onshore. It’s not attractive for surfing – this looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle-out.

With so few consistent breaks in this area and such a long gap, a blank run like this is not unusual. The forecast could change, but for now, leave the board at home.

- Rusty

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