North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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Alright, mate, let’s be straight with you – the first real surf on offer doesn’t show up until Monday the 10th of August, and even then, it’s a bit of a mess. There’s a big gap of no recommendations before that, so we’re starting from scratch here.

Monday the 10th sees a solid 10ft to 12ft S swell rolling in, with combined wave energy really pumping at 1711 and 2142 – that’s strong to very strong energy. But the catch? The wind is a cross-off from the SSW, blowing at 31 mph in the morning and 25 mph in the afternoon. That’s a near gale to a strong breeze, and it’s making conditions poor. The swell is just too big for this break, honestly. It’s a beach/pier setup, and with that size, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing one. Water temp is 71°, which is pretty average for the time of year.

Tuesday the 11th drops a bit, with a 7ft SSE swell in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and crumbly. The wind is still cross-off, but down to 19 mph, and the overall score is marginal. Not worth getting excited about.

Wednesday the 12th is a write-off. Rain showers, cross-on wind from the SE at 12 mph, and a 8ft SE swell. The wave energy is still moderate at 1210, but the wind chops it up. No good.

Now, Thursday the 13th is where it gets a little interesting. Morning sees a 5ft ESE swell with a 6 mph offshore wind from the W. That’s clean. The wave energy is weaker at 484, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not a world-beater, but for a quick session, it’s worth a look. The afternoon goes cross-on and drops off.

Friday the 14th is a morning-only option. 5ft ESE swell, period 8 seconds, but with a light cross-on wind from the ENE at 3 mph. The wave energy is only 390, so it’s small and a bit weak. Marginal.

Saturday the 15th brings a bit more size. A 8ft E swell with a 12-second period (that’s a proper groundswell) and moderate wave energy at 1608 in the morning. The wind is a gentle cross-on from the NE at 9 mph, so it’s a bit choppy. This is a standout for the whole window if you’re an intermediate. The long period means it’ll have better shape, but at a beach break, it might break a bit too straight. Still, it’s the best on offer for the weekend. The afternoon is similar.

Sunday the 16th is a step down. 6ft E swell, 11-second period, but the wind stays cross-on. The energy is moderate at 782. It’s okay, but not a standout.

From Monday the 17th through to the end of the 25th, it’s mostly poor. The swell drops to 4ft to 5ft, the wind is either cross-on or onshore, and the wave energy is low. There are a few moments with a light breeze, but the conditions are generally choppy or lumpy. The 25th sees a 4ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-on 19 mph, so it’s a mess.

The real standout in this whole 16-day run is Saturday the 15th of August. The 8ft E swell, 12-second period, and moderate energy (1608) at North Beach with a gentle cross-on wind is the best you’ll get. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest to good surf we’ll see. The Thursday the 13th morning is a poor second.

Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and don’t force it when the wind’s howling.

Rusty.

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