North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk North Beach. We’ve got a bit of a wait ahead, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board just yet.

The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average overall, with a lot of onshore wind and choppy conditions messing things up. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’re looking at a solid gap of poor to marginal surf all the way through to the end of August. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, the swell is mixed, and the energy is weak to moderate. You’ll see a few windows where the combo energy climbs, like on the 17th afternoon (1177) and the 23rd morning (1527), but the wind and tide just aren’t lining up for a clean session. It’s frustrating, but it’s the way it is.

The real standout here is Sunday the 23rd afternoon. The swell jumps to 15 ft from the S with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is huge (7991), but—and this is a big but—that’s way too much juice for North Beach. The file says it’s too big for this break, and honestly, unless you’re a seasoned expert looking for a beast of a challenge, this is a day to watch from the sand. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the size is only for the brave.

A much better bet for experienced surfers comes on Tuesday the 25th morning. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7 ft from the S, period 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic combo. Clean, long period groundswell, perfect for a point or reef, though at this beach setup it might be a little straight-breaking. The energy is still strong (1669), and it’s the cleanest window in the whole outlook. If you’re charging, that’s your session.

For the rest, the first week of September kicks off with a bit of promise. Monday the 31st morning shows 7 ft from the S with a light cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (959), and it’s a solid option for intermediate surfers. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Overall, don’t bother paddling out until the 23rd if you’re an expert, or the 25th morning for the best chance at a glassy, powerful session. After that, the 31st looks like the best bet for the rest of us. Keep an eye on the wind, because the swell is there, but it’s the wind that’ll make or break it.

Stay salty.

Rusty

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