North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for North Beach.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are nothing to write home about. Wednesday the 15th has some chest-high swell, around 6ft, coming from the east, but that cross-shore wind is just messing with the surface. It’s not clean, it’s not terrible, but it’s not worth rushing out for. The wave energy is moderate (735), but the conditions just aren’t clicking.

Now, Thursday morning the 16th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird. The wave energy is still solid (537), and clean, peeling lines are the call. This is the standout of the first week. If you can get out there Thursday morning, do it.

Friday the 17th sees the swell drop and the wind swing back around, making it a bit of a mess. Not worth it. Saturday the 18th gets a pulse of south swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Wave energy spikes up (803), but the quality is poor. Sunday the 19th is a bit of a tease – a clean 6ft swell from the south in the morning, but the wind is just a little too cross-on for it to be proper. It’s better than nothing, but not the standout.

Monday the 20th is another good window. The morning has clean 5ft swell from the south-southeast, with a light offshore breeze. The wave energy is still decent (767), and it’s a proper session. Not as glassy as Thursday, but good.

Then we hit a lull. Tuesday the 21st through Saturday the 25th is a pretty dead stretch. The swell gets small, the wind is onshore, and it’s just not surfable. A few days of nothing.

Now, look ahead to the 27th of July. Monday afternoon is a bit messy, but Tuesday morning the 27th? That’s the second real standout. The swell is back to 5ft from the south, and the wind is glassy again. Perfect. The wave energy is moderate (698), and the conditions are as good as it gets. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it looks promising.

Beyond that, the 28th and 29th get bigger, with the 29th morning seeing a 10ft swell from the south. That’s too big for this spot – it’s an expert-only wave at that size, and the wind is choppy on top of it. The energy is very strong (2048), but it’s a mess. Not for the faint of heart.

Bottom line: Thursday morning the 16th and Tuesday morning the 27th are your best bets. Clean, glassy, and fun. The rest is a mixed bag.

Rusty.

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