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. No need to look anywhere else, this is the full picture for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 23rd of July are mostly a bust. The swell is there, but the wind is all wrong – cross, cross-on, and choppy. It’s messy, not worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a gap of about three days with no real surf on offer.

The first real chance comes early on Friday the 24th of July. The swell is pumping up to 10ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW. That’s a beautiful combo. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 73°, with the anomaly sitting at 2°. The combined energy is strong to very strong (1275). However, I gotta be straight with you – this swell is too big for this break. At 10ft, it’s an expert-only zone. The wind is clean, but the size is the factor. The rating is a perfect 11 for conditions, but it’s a warning, not a green light unless you’re a seasoned charger.

The next session to keep an eye on is Thursday the 30th of July. The morning brings a solid 8ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds and a cross-off wind from the SSW. The combined energy is strong (1776). It’s still a bit of a beast, but it’s worth a look for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 7ft, but the wind shifts cross, making it a bit more tricky.

Now, the real standout, the one that’s really got my attention, is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is glassy – zero wind, dead calm. The swell is a clean 6ft from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1370). This is the pick of the bunch. It’s not too big for the intermediate crew, and the glassy conditions will make it absolutely perfect. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves. The break is exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SE, so this east swell is a great match. It’s the best on offer, no doubt.

The second week sees a few other options, but they’re less certain. Saturday the 2nd of August has a clean 5ft swell from the south with a very long 14-second period, but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-off. That’s a lot of wind, even if it’s offshore. The combined energy is strong (1808). The long period from the south will make it a bit straight at a beach break, but the wind is clean. It’s a dice roll.

Tuesday the 4th of August has a 7ft swell from the ENE with a short 8-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. It’s a bit lumpy, but it’s a decent option if the earlier days don’t work out.

So, to wrap it up – the first few days are a no-go. The big stuff on the 24th and 29th of July is for experts only. The glassy morning on the 3rd of August is the true gem. Get in the water then.

Rusty.

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