North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what North Beach has in store for us. Straight up, this is a forecast that’s going to test your patience. The first solid surfable window doesn’t arrive until the morning of Thursday, September 3rd, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing really worth paddling out for from now until then.

The water is sitting at 69°, which is about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year. Nothing wild, just a little nippy, so you might want a thin spring suit.

Let’s get into it. The first real pulse of energy shows up on Thursday the 3rd in the morning. We’ve got a 8 ft swell coming from the NE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong though, at 1075. The problem is the wind. It’s a moderate cross-shore from the NNE at 15 mph, which is going to create a bit of a cross-chop. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s the first real chance. The afternoon sees that swell bump up to 8 ft from the ENE, but the wind swings onshore and gets fresh at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Not worth it.

Now, Friday the 4th afternoon is where things get interesting but also a bit dangerous. A big southerly swell hits 12 ft with an 11-second period, and the combined energy absolutely pumps to 2696. The wind is cross-shore and fresh at 22 mph, but the forecast says tide and wind are favorable. However, this is way too big for a beach break like North Beach. This is expert-only, and honestly, it’s going to be a washing machine. Unless you’re a charger, give it a miss.

The standout of the whole period, and I mean the one to really circle on your calendar, is the morning of Sunday, September 6th. We’ve got an 12 ft swell from the S, with a 9-second period. The energy is massive at 1905. And here’s the kicker: the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW at 19 mph. The forecast is calling it clean. This is the best window. It’s still big, definitely for experienced surfers only, but the conditions are lined up. The afternoon on the 6th gets even bigger at 13 ft, but the wind howls to 31 mph, turning it into a complete mess. Stick to the morning.

The following week from Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th is all about massive, clean, cross-offshore swells, but the size stays well over 12 ft and up to 15 ft. The energy readings are monstrous, hitting 7106 and 10712. This is not a paddle surfing situation for most. This is big-wave territory, possibly more interesting for the kite crew than your average surfer.

After that, the swell drops back down, but the wind turns onshore again, and the quality disappears. The 10th of September offers a smaller 7 ft to 8 ft ESE swell with clean cross-shore winds, but the energy is moderate and the conditions are just marginal. A decent option for a quieter, less intense session, but nothing compared to the 6th.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is undeniably the morning of Sunday, September 6th. That’s your window for clean, powerful, albeit big, surf. The weekend of the 7th through 9th is for the elite crew only. Everything else is either blown out, too small, or just plain poor. Keep your eyes on the charts, and don’t be afraid to wait for the right one.

Rusty.

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