North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at North Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but the standout is going to be this Sunday morning, August 2nd. The swell is pumping in at a solid 10 feet from the southeast with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 2385 – that’s some serious juice. The wind is blowing cross-off from the SSW at 16 mph, which is keeping the surface clean. It’s going to be a beast of a day, but honestly, this is a wave that’s only for the experienced crew. 10 feet is too much for beginners, and the current is going to be pulling hard. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday afternoon holds the same energy, still big and clean, but the wind is a bit stronger at 16 mph. Still a great session if you’ve got the skills.

Monday the 3rd is a different story. The swell drops to 7 feet in the morning, but the wind goes cross and light at 3 mph, with only 1094 combined energy. The surf is there, but it’s marginal. The morning is the better call, but don’t expect perfection.

From Tuesday the 4th through to Saturday the 8th, it’s a real lull. The swell drops below 5 feet, the wind is mostly cross-on from the northeast, and the combined energy is under 600. The surf is small and choppy. It’s a lean patch, maybe worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but not a true session.

The next real shot of juice comes on Sunday, August 9th. The morning swell is a massive 12 feet from the south with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 3794. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 22 mph, so the surface is clean. Again, this is expert-only territory. The afternoon swell drops to 8 feet, but the wind is howling at 25 mph. The waves will be there, but the wind is going to make it a battle.

Monday the 10th is still a bit of a mess with 6 feet of swell and 22 mph winds. The energy is there, but it’s a tough paddle.

The real hidden gem in this whole long-range picture is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning offers 4 feet of clean, glassy surf from the SSE with a 12-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is 609, which is moderate, but the conditions are expected to be very good. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a week and a half out, but the forecast is promising. The afternoon is smaller and a bit cross-shore, so the morning is your window.

The rest of the second week, from the 12th to the 17th, is a mix of small, onshore windswell and some bigger, but wind-affected, southerly pulses. The swell direction swings around, and the wind is almost always cross-on or onshore. The 10-foot-plus days are just too big and messy for the average surfer, and the smaller days are just poor. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windy days.

So, to sum it up: Sunday morning, August 2nd, is the expert’s choice for big, clean power. And Tuesday morning, August 11th, is the one to watch for a quality, manageable session with good conditions. The rest is a bit of a wait.

Rusty

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