North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's on the cards for North Beach.

It's a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows where it'll be worth getting wet. Right now, water temps are sitting at 68°F, which is a touch colder than what we usually get this time of year – just over a couple of degrees below average, so you'll want that spring suit.

The next few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 12th is flat with poor conditions, and although Sunday the 13th sees a pulse of energy with the combined swell energy at a moderate 501, the wind is on it and the surf is marginal. Then Monday the 14th brings a massive, messy blowout with a near-gale – steer clear.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Tuesday morning the 15th. We've got a clean 7ft easterly swell rolling in with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 893, and with the wind switching to a slight breeze from the east, it should clean up nicely. It's not firing, but it's a solid, rideable option for an intermediate surfer looking to get some turns in.

The standout period for the experienced crew is the end of the week. Check this out: Thursday afternoon the 17th through Friday morning the 18th. The swell pumps up – Thursday arvo sees a 10ft southerly groundswell with massive energy (1844) and clean, cross-offshore winds. That's a proper pulse, but at 10ft, it's going to be too big and raw for most, and best left to the experts. The real gem is Friday morning the 18th. The swell drops to a still-strong 7ft from the south, the period is a nice 10 seconds, and the wind goes light and cross-offshore. The combined energy is still high at 1079, and the report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That is your call to arms – an early session before the wind shifts.

After that, the pattern gets messy again with onshore winds and heavy rain through the weekend and into Monday the 21st, although Monday morning the 21st holds a clean, 8ft southeasterly groundswell with light offshore winds – solid again, but for experienced surfers only.

Looking further out, the second week is a bit quieter and less reliable. There's a persistent, moderate 7ft southerly swell for Thursday the 24th, but the wind is cross-shore, keeping it average. A possible wildcard appears on Saturday the 27th with a 6ft easterly swell and light cross-shore winds, but that's a long way off – promising, but keep your expectations in check.

So, to sum it up: the next few days are a dud. The best on offer is Friday morning, September 18th – get up early for clean, head-high surf for the experienced crew. For the intermediates, Tuesday morning, September 15th is your safest bet.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on that forecast.

Rusty.

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