North Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about North Bar. The next 16 days? Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty bleak stretch up here. We’ve got a long, quiet run ahead, and the swell is mostly small and weak. The window to get anything decent is tiny, and even then, it’s not going to set the world on fire.

The first real chance of a paddle comes late on Friday, 31st July. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent suit. That afternoon, we get a 3ft swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 122 (moderate). The wind swings light from the south, cross-offshore, keeping things clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary—just a few small runners to get a couple of turns on. Nothing to write home about.

Then, on Sunday morning, 2nd August, we get another small pulse: 3ft from the south, 7-second period, combined energy just 92 (weak). The wind is light from the south-southeast, cross-off, and it’s clean. Again, it’s surfable but nothing special. That’s about as good as it gets.

After that, Tuesday afternoon, 4th August, sees a 3ft south swell, 7-second period, combined energy 86 (weak). The wind is moderate from the southwest, offshore, keeping it clean. Same story—small, ordinary, but you could get a few if you’re desperate.

The rest of the forecast is a flat, windy mess. There’s a long gap from the 5th of August onwards where the swell drops to 1ft or less, and the wind is either howling offshore or onshore. The combined energy drops into the low teens and single digits (weak). For the last week, it’s barely a ripple. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind is strong, but for a surfer? It’s a blank run.

Given the lack of size and consistency, I wouldn’t hold your breath. The best on offer is that Friday afternoon and Sunday morning, and even then, it’s only for the keenest.

Rusty.

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