North Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what North Beach has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

We're kickin' off Monday the 14th with a bit of a raw deal, I gotta say. The swell is up, but it's all over the shop. Strong cross-onshore winds are gonna be wreckin' the surface, and the combined energy is a hefty 875, but with that short 8-second period, it's gonna be a messy, lumpy close-out. Monday arvo it actually gets worse – a near-gale is howlin' and the energy jumps to 1845, but it's just blown out. Not worth paddlin' out.

Tuesday the 15th looks a bit more promising, but still not stellar. The wind swings around and actually goes light offshore in the afternoon, which is a win. We've got a 6 ft swell from the east with a 9-second period (moderate energy around 662). It's still a bit marginal, but that clean glass is gonna make it rideable for the intermediate crew. Wednesday the 16th morning looks alright too with light offshore wind and a 6 ft east swell (energy 608), but watch out – Wednesday arvo the wind swings cross-offshore and goes strong, makin' it clean but blown out.

Thursday the 17th is where we start to see some clean action. The morning is a bit marginal with a moderate cross-off breeze and 5 ft swell (energy 587). But Thursday afternoon? That's a good sign. Light breeze, cross-off, 5 ft east swell (energy 745), and the guidance is calling for very good conditions. This is the first real highlight – clean lines, decent size, and manageable crowds.

Friday the 18th is a washout again. Heavy rain, strong onshore winds, and the swell jumps to 10 ft with an 8-second period (energy 1607). That's a kite surfer's dream, not a paddle surfer's.

Now, here's the standout of the whole run, and it's a beauty. Saturday the 19th. Light breeze, cross-off wind, and a 8 ft swell from the southeast with a 9-second period (energy around 1307). This is what we wait for. The guidance is callin' it excellent for experienced surfers, and it's clean all day long – both mornin' and arvo. If you can handle that size (8 ft is expert territory), this is your session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a steamer might be on the cards, but it'll be fine.

Sunday the 20th we lose the wind and the swell drops back to 5 ft (energy 590) with a messy onshore flow. Not worth it.

There's a bit of a lull then. Monday the 21st to Wednesday the 23rd is all small, weak, or blown out. The energy drops below 400, the swell is around 3-4 ft, and the winds are onshore or cross. Nothing to get excited about. Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th are just as poor – strong onshore winds and small swell.

Now, we get a little glimmer a bit further out. Saturday the 26th arvo, we've got a bit of a surprise. A 5 ft swell from the south with a long 12-second period (energy 1295) and clean cross-off wind. This is a promising setup for the point break crew – that long period is gonna wrap in nicely and give some proper shape, but it might be a bit straight for the beachies. It's a long-range call though, so don't get too attached to it just yet. The rest of that weekend and Monday the 28th have some more clean cross-off wind and building swell from the south – Monday the 28th arvo we see a 6 ft south swell with a huge 17-second period (energy 1725). That's a proper groundswell, but again, it's a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. It might be a ripper for the reefs and points.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is definitely Saturday the 19th – expert-level clean surf. The next best is Thursday the 17th afternoon for a solid, clean session for the intermediates. The long-range stuff around the 26th to 28th has potential, but it's a promise, not a certainty.

Rusty.

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