North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright, strap in. The first week is a bit of a mixed bag, but the real story here is a massive, groundswell event that builds in the second week. We've got a solid window of opportunity, but you've got to pick your moments.

The first real go is Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, at North Beach. The swell is pumping in at a solid 10ft from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is huge at (2406), so there's plenty of power. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year. The wind is a cross-off from the SSW, so it'll be clean, but honestly, this swell is just too big for this spot. It's one for the experts only, or maybe just a good session for watching.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is a different story. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft from the SE, but the wind is glassy, coming from the SSE at only 3 mph. This is the standout of the first week. The wave energy is still strong (1150), and with that glassy surface, the waves will be peeling off perfectly. This is excellent, experienced surfer territory. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 6ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-on, taking the shine off a bit.

The rest of the week from Tuesday through to the following Sunday is a write-off. The swell drops away, and we get a series of onshore, choppy, or just poor conditions. It's a bit of a dead zone, so you can probably leave the boards in the car for a few days.

Now, let's talk about the big one. From Monday, August 11th, the swell starts to build again. The morning is a bit messy with a 3ft S swell at 14 seconds, but the afternoon is where it kicks off. A massive 12ft S swell with a 13-second period rolls in, and the energy is monstrous (4589). It's too big for North Beach though.

The real standout is Wednesday, August 12th. Clear skies, glassy wind from the east at just 3 mph, and a 15ft S swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is off the charts at 10899 in the morning, and 12356 in the afternoon. This is a once-in-a-while kind of groundswell. The wind is glassy, so the conditions will be absolutely pristine. But you have to be an expert. The same massive swell, though smaller, continues through Thursday and Friday, but the wind becomes a factor.

Keep an eye on Saturday, August 15th, in the morning. A 6ft NE swell, with the wind dead flat calm at 0 mph. The energy is still moderate (845), and while the period is short at 7 seconds, that glassy surface will make it a fun, clean day for intermediates.

The rest of the run into the 17th looks sloppy with strong winds and poor conditions. This place really needs that specific SE or S direction to work, and the wind to cooperate.

Rusty

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