North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for North Beach. Let’s get into it.

The next two weeks are a real mixed bag for North Beach. We’ve got a lot of days where the wind is just going to mess things up, but there are a few windows where it could be worth getting wet. The water temp is sitting at about 70°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing freaky going on there.

First up, the outlook is grim for the start. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off, with a tiny 2ft S swell and a messy cross-shore wind. Wednesday the 26th has a bit more size, with a 4ft S swell in the morning, but it’s still cross-shore.

The real story here is the wind. From Thursday the 27th right through to the end of the month, we’ve got a relentless NE wind blowing, making a mess of things. The waves will be there—like 5ft to 10ft—but it’s all lumpy, choppy, and blown out. This is kite-surfing stuff, not paddle surfing. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1200-1500), but it’s ugly.

We finally get a break in the wind on Sunday the 30th. A clean cross-off wind from the SSW will make the surface glassy, but the swell is dropping and the wave heights are a bit meh. Monday the 31st looks better, with a light cross-off breeze and a 3ft E swell in the morning. The combined energy is weak (234), but the conditions will be clean. This is a solid option for a longboard or a fun day out.

The standout period, and the one you need to circle on your calendar, is the first week of September. Wednesday the 2nd gets things going as a new S swell builds. It’s not until Thursday the 3rd that we hit the jackpot. Thursday morning you’ve got a 4ft S swell with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. Then Thursday afternoon is an absolute treat: an 8ft S swell, glassy conditions with 5 km/h wind from the E, and the water will be smooth as a mirror. The combined energy is strong (849) for this window. This is expert-level size, but it’s a short period (7 seconds) so the waves will be a bit dumpy and fast—best for the more experienced crew.

Now, Friday the 4th, Saturday the 5th, and into Sunday the 6th, the swell goes absolutely mental. We’re talking 15ft to 20ft of SE swell with very strong energy (5000 to 18000). This is way too big for North Beach unless you’re a total charger. The wind is clean for the most part, but the size makes it a big-wave day only. After that, the NE wind returns and the window closes.

So, the best on offer is Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon glass-off with an 8ft S swell is the one to aim for. It’s a short period, so expect it to be a bit lumpy, but it’s clean and powerful. For a safer, smaller option, Monday the 31st of August morning is a good call for a clean, fun session.

Stay safe, and don't be a hero when it’s 20ft.

Rusty.

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