North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, filling you in on what’s cookin’ for North Beach over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of windows that are gonna get the blood pumping.

The Overall Picture:
We’re looking at a pretty mixed bag. For the first few days, it’s a struggle – cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell are making things choppy and average. Don’t bother paddling out until we hit a bit of a shift. The real standout window is going to be the end of July and the first few days of August, where we finally get some cleaner conditions and a pulse of proper energy.

The Breakdown:
For Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, it’s a no-go. Winds are messing things up, and the swell is tiny – around 3 ft to 4 ft. You’re looking at weak energy (339 to 652) and a lot of chop. Give it a miss.

Friday the 24th shows some promise with a jump in swell. Morning has clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze and a solid 8 ft S swell. That’s a bit of size, pushing into “experts only” territory, with moderate energy (1082). The afternoon gets a little cross-shore and messier, but the morning could be worth a look for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 25th is a bit of a tease. The morning has a clean-ish 5 ft SSE swell (577 energy) with onshore wind, but the description is unknown. The afternoon turns choppy again.

Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th is a bleak stretch. Winds are howling cross-onshore, and the swell is all over the place – small, weak, or short period junk. Stay on the beach.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 29th is a good call. The afternoon session brings a clean 7 ft S swell (1125 energy) with a cross-offshore wind. That’s moderate to strong energy and clean faces. Not a world-beater, but a solid session.

The Best on Offer:
If you can only pick one window, make it Thursday the 30th morning. We’ve got clean conditions, a gentle breeze, and a 5 ft SSE swell (739 energy). It’s not massive, but the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the sweet spot for intermediate surfers – manageable size, clean lines, and no crowds (most of the time).

Another one to circle is Saturday the 1st of August morning. We’re looking at a tiny 2 ft SSW swell, but it’s a very long-period groundswell at 17 seconds (651 energy). That’s a lot of power for that size, and it’s glassy clean. It’s a point break kind of day – if you can find a peak that lines up, it’ll be rippable and fun.

The Long-Range Look:
The second week is a bit confusing. Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon looks promising – almost glassy conditions with an 6 ft E swell (962 energy) and a “glassy” report. That’s worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a long way out.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August see the swell jump right up to 8 ft from the ENE, with strong energy (up to 2625). But the wind is cross-onshore, making it messy and lumpy. That setup is honestly looking more like a kite surfer’s paradise than a paddle surfer’s dream.

Water Temp:
For North Beach, the water temp is typical for this time of year, nothing too weird. It’ll feel normal.

So, to sum it up: ignore the first week’s junk, get excited for Thursday the 30th morning, and keep an eye on that glassy Tuesday the 4th of August. Stay stoked.

- Rusty

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